5579.08 Cutting of briers, brush, and noxious weeds. - Ohio Statutes

5579.08 Cutting of briers, brush, and noxious weeds.

All brush, briers, burrs, vines, and noxious weeds growing along the public highway shall be cut or destroyed between the first and twentieth days of June, the first and twentieth days of August, and, if necessary, between the first and twentieth days of September of each year or whenever necessary to prevent or eliminate a safety hazard. This work shall be done by the board of township trustees in its respective township, or by the township highway superintendent, who may employ the necessary labor to carry out this section. All expenses incurred shall, when approved by the board, be paid from the township road fund by the township fiscal officer, upon the fiscal officer’s warrant.

Effective Date: 07-04-1984; 12-20-2005