Ohio Code § 703.17
Ohio Code § 703.17. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 703.17.
The surrender of corporate rights by a city, as provided by sections 703.08 to 703.16, inclusive, of the Revised Code , does not affect rights accrued or liabilities incurred by such city or the power
to settle claims, dispose of property, or levy and collect taxes to discharge liabilities
incurred. Such rights, liabilities, and powers, and the corporate character of such municipal
corporation in respect thereto, shall remain in effect as though no surrender had
been made. After the presentation of a petition requesting such surrender, the city or legislative
authority thereof shall not incur or create any new debt or liability, enter into
any new contract, or increase the debts and liabilities of such city in any manner
during the pendency of such petition until the result of the census is declared, except
that current expenses may be paid or provided for.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 703.17
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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