Ohio Rev. Code § 301.02
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§ 301.02. Notice of intention to present petition
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April 9, 2025 House Bill 497 - 135th General Assembly Previous to the presentation of a petition to the general assembly praying that a new county be erected, or for the location or relocation of a county seat, notice of the intention to present such petition shall be given, at least thirty days before the ensuing session of the general assembly, using at least one of the following methods: (A) By advertisement in the print or digital edition of a newspaper of general circulation in each county from which such new county is intended to be taken; (B) On the official public notice web site established under section 125.182 of the Revised Code; (C) On the web site and social media account of each county from which such new county is intended to be taken. The notice shall set forth the boundary lines of the new county, or the place where it is proposed to locate such county seat. Last updated January 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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