Ohio § 731.21
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 731.21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 731.21.
(A) A succinct summary of each municipal ordinance or resolution and all statements,
orders, proclamations, notices, and reports required by law or ordinance to be published
shall be published using at least one of the following methods: (1) In a newspaper of general circulation in the municipal corporation; (2) On the official public notice web site established under section 125.182 of the Revised Code ; (3) On the web site and social media account of the municipal corporation. Proof of the publication shall be made by affidavit of the proprietor of the newspaper
or operator of the official public notice web site, as applicable, and shall be filed
with the clerk of the legislative authority. (B) The publication shall contain notice that the complete text of each such ordinance
or resolution may be obtained or viewed at the office of the clerk of the legislative
authority of the municipal corporation and may be viewed at any other location designated
by the legislative authority of the municipal corporation. The city director of law, village solicitor, or other chief legal officer of the
municipal corporation shall review the summary of an ordinance or resolution published
under this section before forwarding it to the clerk for publication, to ensure that
the summary is legally accurate and sufficient. (C) Upon publication of a summary of an ordinance or resolution in accordance with this
section, the clerk of the legislative authority shall supply a copy of the complete
text of each such ordinance or resolution to any person, upon request, and may charge
a reasonable fee, set by the legislative authority, for each copy supplied. The clerk shall post a copy of the text at the clerk's office and at every other
location designated by the legislative authority.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 731.21
What does Ohio Revised Code § 731.21 cover?
Section 731.21 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 § 731.21?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 731.21 apply to my situation?
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