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Section 6151.01 | Power of county commissioners to straighten watercourses.

Ohio Revised Code
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Title 61 Water Supply-Sanitation-Ditches
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Chapter 6151 Watercourses
 
Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 361 - 100th General Assembly
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When in its opinion it is necessary or advisable, in order to provide proper protection or a proper location for a proposed bridge or road, the board of county commissioners may divert, alter, straighten, or clean out a river, creek, or other watercourse, and for such purpose may acquire the necessary property and settle all claims for damages of any persons interested. The expenses so incurred shall be payable out of the funds provided for the protection or construction of said bridge or road.

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