Ohio § 4905.20
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4905.20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4905.20.
No railroad as defined in section 4907.02 of the Revised Code , operating any railroad in this state, and no public utility as defined in section 4905.02 of the Revised Code furnishing service or facilities within this state, shall abandon or be required
to abandon or withdraw any main track or depot of a railroad, or main pipe line, gas
line, electric light line, water line, sewer line, steam pipe line, or any portion
thereof, pumping station, generating plant, power station, sewage treatment plant,
or service station of a public utility, or the service rendered thereby that has once
been laid, constructed, opened, and used for public business, nor shall any such facility
be closed for traffic or service thereon, therein, or thereover except as provided
in section 4905.21 of the Revised Code . Any railroad or public utility violating this section shall forfeit and pay into
the state treasury not less than one hundred dollars, nor more than one thousand dollars,
and shall be subject to all other legal and equitable remedies for the enforcement
of this section and section 4905.21 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4905.20
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4905.20 cover?
Section 4905.20 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 § 4905.20?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 4905.20 apply to my situation?
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