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* * Level descriptions
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Authority |
The County Sheriff may, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code
Sections 311.07 and 311.08, declare a snow emergency and temporarily
close all or certain highways, roads and streets within his jurisdiction
when such action is reasonably necessary for the preservation of the
public peace. Ohio Attorney Generals Opinion 97-015 issued April 1,
1997, concludes that this authority includes all Federal and State
highways, County and Township roads and Municipal streets. Any person
who knowingly hampers or fails to obey a lawful order of the Sheriff
declaring a snow emergency and temporary closing highways, roads and/or
streets within his jurisdiction, may be subject to criminal prosecution
under Ohio Revised Code Section 2917.13, Misconduct at an Emergency. A
violation under this section is a minor misdemeanor, punishable by a
fine not to exceed $100.00. if the misconduct creates a risk of physical
harm to persons or property, it is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree,
punishable by a jail sentence not to exceed thirty days and/or a fine
not to exceed $250.00 |
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Level 3: Due to extremely hazardous conditions caused by ice,
blowing and drifting snow, low visibility and /or extremely low
temperatures, all or certain roads in the county are closed to all but
emergency and essential personnel. No one should be on the roadways
during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary. All employees
should contact their place of employment to see if they should report
for work. All non-emergency and/or non-essential personnel traveling the
roadways during the snow emergency may be subject to prosecution under
section 2917.13 of the Ohio Revised Code for Misconduct During an
Emergency.
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