Ohio Rev. Code § 1.47 : — GENERAL PROVISIONSDEFINITIONS; RULES OF CONSTRUCTION — Presumptions in enactment of statutes TEXT PDF In enacting a statute, it is presumed that: (A) Compliance with the constitutions of the state and of the United States is intended; (B) The entire statute is intended to be effective; (C) A just and reasonable result is intended; (D) A result feasible of execution is intended. R.C. §1.47 Effective Date: 1/3/1972 .