Ohio Code § 743.01

Ohio Code § 743.01. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 743.01.

The legislative authority of a municipal corporation may take possession of any land

obtained for the construction or extension of water works, reservoirs, or the laying

down of pipe, and also any water rights or easements connected with the use of water.  Any land, water right, or easement so taken possession of for water-works purposes

shall not be used for any other purpose, except by authority of the director of public

service and with consent of such legislative authority.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 743.01
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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