Ohio § 4905.18

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4905.18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4905.18.

Every public utility shall carry a proper and adequate depreciation or deferred maintenance

account, whenever the public utilities commission, after investigation, determines

that a depreciation account can be reasonably required.  The commission shall ascertain, determine, and prescribe what are proper and adequate

charges for depreciation of the several classes of property for each public utility.  The charge for depreciation shall be such as will provide the amount required over

the cost and expense of maintenance to keep the property of the public utility in

a state of efficiency corresponding to the progress of the art or industry.  The commission may prescribe such changes in such charges for depreciation as it

finds necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4905.18

What does Ohio Revised Code § 4905.18 cover?

Section 4905.18 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Ohio § 4905.18?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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