Ohio Code § 301.02

Ohio Code § 301.02. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 301.02.

Previous to the presentation of a petition to the general assembly praying that a

new county be erected, or for the location or relocation of a county seat, notice

of the intention to present such petition shall be given, at least thirty days before

the ensuing session of the general assembly, using at least one of the following methods: (A) By advertisement in the print or digital edition of a newspaper of general circulation

in each county from which such new county is intended to be taken; (B) On the official public notice web site established under section 125.182 of the Revised Code ; (C) On the web site and social media account of each county from which such new county

is intended to be taken. The notice shall set forth the boundary lines of the new county, or the place where

it is proposed to locate such county seat.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 301.02
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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