Ohio Code § 5709.16

Ohio Code § 5709.16. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 5709.16.

Lands held and used as the place of interment of a distinguished deceased person and

as the place of a monument or memorial to such person, together with funds raised

or held for the purpose of maintaining such monument or memorial, and its place of

erection, so long as they are held and used for such purpose, shall be exempt from

taxation or assessment for any purpose.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5709.16
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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