Ohio Code 1.49 – Determining legislative intent
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If a statute is ambiguous, the court, in determining the intention of the legislature, may consider among other matters:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 1.49
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(A) The object sought to be attained;
(B) The circumstances under which the statute was enacted;
(C) The legislative history;
(D) The common law or former statutory provisions, including laws upon the same or similar subjects;
(E) The consequences of a particular construction;
(F) The administrative construction of the statute.