Ohio Statutes
§ 3737.62 — Negligent spread of fires
Ohio § 3737.62
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Bluebook
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3737.62 (2026).
Text
No person shall set, kindle, or cause to be set or kindled any fire, which through his negligence, spreads beyond its immediate confines to any structure, field, or wood lot.
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Legislative History
Effective: July 1, 1979 | Latest Legislation: House Bill 590 - 112th General Assembly
Nearby Sections
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§ 3737.02
Fees - federal funding§ 3737.03
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Investigation of fire§ 3737.25
Taking of testimony on oath§ 3737.26
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