Ohio § 4905.71
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4905.71, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4905.71.
(A) Every telephone or electric light company that is a public utility as defined by section 4905.02 of the Revised Code and, subject to section 4927.15 of the Revised Code , every incumbent local exchange carrier as defined by section 4927.01 of the Revised Code shall permit, upon reasonable terms and conditions and the payment of reasonable
charges, the attachment of any wire, cable, facility, or apparatus to its poles, pedestals,
or placement of same in conduit duct space, by any person or entity other than a public
utility that is authorized and has obtained, under law, any necessary public or private
authorization and permission to construct and maintain the attachment, so long as
the attachment does not interfere, obstruct, or delay the service and operation of
the company or carrier, or create a hazard to safety. Every such company or carrier shall file tariffs with the public utilities commission
containing the charges, terms, and conditions established for such use. (B) The commission shall regulate the justness and reasonableness of the charges, terms,
and conditions contained in any such tariff, and may, upon complaint of any persons
in which it appears that reasonable grounds for complaint are stated, or upon its
own initiative, investigate such charges, terms, and conditions and conduct a hearing
to establish just and reasonable charges, terms, and conditions, and to resolve any
controversy that may arise among the parties as to such attachment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4905.71
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4905.71 cover?
Section 4905.71 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.
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