Ohio § 759.04
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 759.04, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 759.04.
The legislative authority of a municipal corporation may sell any portion of the cemetery
grounds owned by it and not used for the burial of the dead, which grounds are unsuitable
for burial purposes, and may purchase with the proceeds thereof other suitable lands
lying contiguous thereto. No such sale shall be made until the legislative authority has contracted for an
equal or greater quantity of land suitable for burial purposes. For the purpose of paying any indebtedness arising out of the purchase or improvement
of such cemetery, the director of public service in cities, or the board of cemetery
trustees in villages, with the consent of the legislative authority, may sell or mortgage
such portion of the real estate belonging to the cemetery as has not been used for
burial purposes, or as may not, in its opinion, be needed for such purposes, and the
money arising from the sale or mortgage thereof shall be applied by it to the payment
of the indebtedness, and for no other purpose. Upon such sale, if there is a surplus after the payment of the indebtedness, such
surplus money shall be used by the director or the board in the improvement of the
cemetery grounds, and for no other purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 759.04
What does Ohio Revised Code § 759.04 cover?
Section 759.04 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 § 759.04?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 759.04" (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 § 759.04 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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