Ohio § 940.33
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 940.33, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 940.33.
(A) A board of county commissioners may declare by resolution that it is necessary to
levy a tax upon the property within the area to be benefited by an improvement in
order to pay the costs of the improvement not otherwise funded. The resolution shall specify all of the following: (1) The rate that it is necessary to levy; (2) The purpose of the tax levy; (3) The number of years during which the increase is in effect, which may include the
current year. (B) A copy of the resolution shall be certified to the board of elections for the county
not less than ninety days before the general election in any year and the board shall
submit the proposal to the electors within the area to be benefited by an improvement
at the succeeding November election in accordance with section 5705.25 of the Revised Code . For purposes of that section, the subdivision is the area to be benefited by an
improvement. (C) If the per cent required for approval of a levy as set forth in section 5705.26 of the Revised Code vote in favor thereof, the board of county commissioners may levy a tax within the
area to be benefited by an improvement, outside the ten-mill limitation, during the
period and for the purpose stated in the resolution, or at any less rate or for any
less number of years. (D) The board may issue bonds and notes in anticipation of the collection of taxes levied
under this section, and notes in anticipation of the issuance of bonds.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 940.33
What does Ohio Revised Code § 940.33 cover?
Section 940.33 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 § 940.33?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 940.33 apply to my situation?
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