Ohio § 721.05
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 721.05, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 721.05.
When any part of the territory mentioned in section 721.04 of the Revised Code is in front of privately owned upland and has been filled in or improved by the owner
or his predecessor in title to such upland, a municipal corporation shall not take
possession 1 such part of the public domain so filled or improved, without the consent of such
upland owner, until the municipal corporation has complied with sections 719.01 to 719.21, inclusive, of the Revised Code . In any such proceeding to appropriate there shall be no compensation allowed to
the upland owner for the site of such fill or improvements. 1
So in original; should this read “possession of”?
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 721.05
What does Ohio Revised Code § 721.05 cover?
Section 721.05 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 § 721.05?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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