Ohio Rev. Code § 164.26

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§ 164.26. Establishing policies for open space acquisition

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June 28, 2024 House Bill 2 - 135th General Assembly (A) The director of the Ohio public works commission shall establish policies related to the need for long-term ownership, or long-term control through the purchase of an easement, of real property that is the subject of an application for a grant under sections 164.20 to 164.27 of the Revised Code and establish requirements for documentation to be submitted by grant applicants that is necessary for the proper administration of this division. The policies shall provide for proper liquidated damages and grant repayment for entities that fail to comply with the long-term ownership or control requirements established under this division. The director also shall adopt policies delineating what constitutes administrative costs for purposes of division (F) of section 164.27 of the Revised Code. (B) The Ohio public works commission shall administer sections 164.20 to 164.27 of the Revised Code and shall exercise any authority and use any procedures granted or established under sections 164.02 and 164.05 of the Revised Code that are necessary for that purpose. (C) Technical assistance provided by the Ohio public works commission does not constitute approval or denial of an application submitted under section 164.23 of the Revised Code. Last updated July 9, 2024 at 11:01 AM

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