Ohio § 715.79
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 715.79, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 715.79.
(A) No annexation proceeding pursuant to Chapter 709. of the Revised Code that proposes
the annexation to, merger of, or consolidation with a municipal corporation of any
unincorporated territory within a joint economic development zone that is subject
to division (I)(2) of section 715.691 of the Revised Code , shall be commenced for a period of three years after the contract creating the zone
is approved by the majority of the electors under section 715.691 of the Revised Code . This division does not apply if the contract is terminated during this period or
if each board of township trustees whose territory is included within the zone and
whose territory is proposed to be annexed, merged, or consolidated adopts a resolution
consenting to the commencement of the proceeding. Each such board of township trustees shall file a copy of the resolution with the
clerk of the legislative authority of each county within which a contracting party
is located. (B) The contract creating a joint economic development zone that is subject to division (I)(2) of section 715.691 of the Revised Code may prohibit any annexation proceeding by a contracting municipal corporation of
any unincorporated territory within zone beyond the three-year period described in
division (A) of this section. (C) No contracting party is divested or relieved of its rights or obligations under the
contract creating a joint economic development zone that is subject to division (I)(2) of section 715.691 of the Revised Code because of annexation, merger, or consolidation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 715.79
What does Ohio Revised Code § 715.79 cover?
Section 715.79 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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