Ohio § 759.47
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 759.47, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 759.47.
Land belonging to a public cemetery and used for an approach thereto, and which is,
in the judgment of a majority of the officers having control or management thereof,
unnecessary for cemetery purposes, may be sold by them at public sale to the highest
bidder after advertisement as provided in section 7.16 of the Revised Code or once a week for five consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation within
the county in which the cemetery is situated. The board of township trustees or board of cemetery trustees of a municipal corporation
making such sale shall execute in the name of the township or municipal corporation
owning such cemetery proper conveyances for the land so sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 759.47
What does Ohio Revised Code § 759.47 cover?
Section 759.47 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 § 759.47?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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