OH HB598

Extends the interval for county auditors to offer tax-forfeited land for sale from annually to every six years, with discretion to conduct sales more frequently if necessary.

Grants county auditors flexibility to conduct tax-forfeited land sales at any location in the county deemed appropriate, rather than requiring courthouse sales.

Immunizes counties and their officers and employees from civil liability for damages related to environmental violations (sections 3737.87 to 3737.891 and chapters 3704, 3734, 3745, 3746, 3750, 3751, 3752, 6101, 6111) in connection with forfeited property.

Removes the requirement that property held by a county land reutilization corporation for more than fifteen years must be offered for sale at public auction.

Modifies procedures for preventing prior owners and related parties from repurchasing forfeited property at below-market prices by requiring an affidavit and allowing auditors to reassess such sales within three years.