1541.18 Park police patrolman may take possession of boat.

1541.18 Park police patrolman may take possession of boat.

A reservoir park police patrolman may take possession of and hold a boat or other property if such action appears necessary in the course of making an arrest of a person violating section[s] 1541.09 to 1541.17, inclusive, of the Revised Code. He shall not be held liable for the loss of or any damage done to such boat or other property taken and held by reason of the failure to comply with such sections, provided ordinary care is exercised in the handling of such property. No person shall take possession of a boat or other property which has been taken in charge by a police patrolman or other officer as provided in this section, until such patrolman or officer has released same.

Effective Date: 10-01-1953