(A) No person shall be eligible to receive an original appointment to the Police Department, as a police officer, unless the person has reached the age of 21 and has, not more than 120 days prior to the date of such appointment, passed a physical examination, given by a licensed physician, certifying that the applicant is free of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and showing that the applicant meets the physical requirements necessary to perform the duties of a police officer. The city shall, prior to making any such appointment, file with the Ohio police and fire pension fund a copy of the report or findings of the licensed physician. The professional fee for such physical examination shall be paid by the city.
(B) No person is eligible to receive an original appointment when the person is 35 years of age or older, and no person can be declared disqualified as over age prior to that time.
(C) These provisions shall not be construed to eliminate any other requirements established by law for original appointment.
(R.C. §124.41)