Ohio Code § 3301.161
Ohio Code § 3301.161. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 3301.161.
Within thirty days following the issuance of an order to dissolve a school district
pursuant to section 3301.16 of the Revised Code , qualified electors residing in the area to be transferred and equal in number to
a majority of the qualified electors voting at the last general election may file
a petition of referendum against the transfer. A petition of referendum filed pursuant to this section shall be filed, processed,
and voted upon as provided in section 3311.231 of the Revised Code . If a petition of referendum has been filed pursuant to this section, a transfer
order issued pursuant to section 3301.16 of the Revised Code shall take effect thirty days after the election on the petition of referendum if
a majority of the qualified electors voting on the question vote in favor thereof. If a majority of the qualified electors voting on the question do not vote in favor
thereof, the order shall become void.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
At a glance
- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 3301.161
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
Verify the text
Statute text is transcribed from the official Ohio Revised Code. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
Common questions
What is the source of Ohio Revised Code § 3301.161?
The text above is transcribed from the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutes of Ohio. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.
What subject does Ohio Revised Code § 3301.161 address?
It addresses the rule set out in the section text. Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.
Is Ohio Revised Code § 3301.161 still in force?
Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Ohio source before relying on this text.
Can this page be used as legal advice?
No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Ohio law to your facts requires a licensed Ohio attorney who can review the specifics.