Ohio Code § 505.08

Ohio Code § 505.08. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 505.08.

After adopting by a unanimous vote a resolution declaring a real and present emergency

in connection with the administration of township services or the execution of duties

assigned by law to any officer of a township, the board of township trustees may,

by resolution, enter into a contract, without bidding or advertising, for the purchase

of services, materials, equipment, or supplies needed to meet the emergency if the

estimated cost of the contract is less than the amount specified in section 9.17 of the Revised Code . During the period of the emergency declared by Executive Order 2020-01D, issued on

March 9, 2020, the board of township trustees may, by resolution, enter into a contract,

without bidding or advertising, for the purchase of personal protective equipment

needed to meet the emergency, regardless of the estimated cost of the contract. “ Personal protective equipment ” means equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause workplace injuries

and illnesses.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 505.08
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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