Ohio § 743.50
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 743.50, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 743.50.
(A) A municipal corporation that has established and implemented a watershed management
program with regard to a reservoir for drinking water shall allow an owner of property
that is contiguous to property that constitutes a buffer around a body of water that
is part of such a reservoir to maintain property that constitutes a buffer if the
maintenance is for any of the following: (1) Creation of an access path that is not wider than five feet to the body of water; (2) Creation of a view corridor along adjacent property boundaries; (3) Removal of invasive plant species as defined in section 901.50 of the Revised Code ; (4) Creation and maintenance of a filter strip of plants and grass that are native to
the area surrounding the reservoir in order to provide adequate filtering of wastewater
and polluted runoff from the owner's property to the body of water; (5) Beautification of the property. (B) A peace officer or other official with authority to cite trespassers on property
that is owned by a municipal corporation and that constitutes a buffer as described
in division (A) of this section shall not issue a civil or criminal citation to an
individual who enters the property for the sole purpose of mowing grass, weeds, or
other vegetation or for any of the purposes specified in that division.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 743.50
What does Ohio Revised Code § 743.50 cover?
Section 743.50 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 § 743.50?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 743.50 apply to my situation?
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