Ohio § 719.03
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 719.03, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 719.03.
No land shall be purchased for public cemeteries within two hundred yards of a dwelling
house without the consent, in writing, of the owner of the tract of land on which
such house is situated. If the consent, in writing, of the owner of the tract of land on which such house
is situated cannot be obtained, the municipal corporation may appropriate such land
for the establishment of a cemetery or for the enlargement of any existing cemetery,
within two hundred yards of such house, by making the owner of the house a party to
all proceedings and actions for such appropriation. The appropriation shall be made according to sections 163.01 to 163.22, inclusive, of the Revised Code , and the amount of damages to which such owner is entitled by reason of locating
a cemetery within two hundred yards of such house, shall be determined by the appropriation
proceedings. In the appropriation proceedings the damage to the remainder of the land of such owner
shall be determined and included in the amount of damages. For the purpose of making a necessary enlargement of an existing cemetery, any municipal
corporation which owns or acquires, by purchase, any lands suitable for such enlargement,
may so devote and use such lands if they are not less than one hundred feet or the
width of an existing street or intervening alley distant from any house. The addition of any land across a street or public road shall not be considered
an enlargement of an existing cemetery under this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 719.03
What does Ohio Revised Code § 719.03 cover?
Section 719.03 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.
How do I cite Ohio § 719.03?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 719.03" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 719.03 apply to my situation?
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