Ohio § 5501.56
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5501.56, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5501.56.
(A) Each transit agency shall do all of the following: (1) Develop a system safety program documentation that complies with the safety program
documentation standards adopted by the department of transportation under section 5501.55 of the Revised Code and includes standards and laws for the personal safety and security of passengers
and employees; (2) Conduct an annual internal safety audit and submit the audit to the department for
input and approval; (3) Report accidents and hazardous conditions, as defined in the guidelines developed
by the director of transportation under section 5501.55 of the Revised Code , to the department within a time period specified by the department; (4) Minimize, control, correct, or eliminate any identified and investigated hazardous
condition within a time period specified by the department and in accordance with
a plan approved by the department; (5) Provide all necessary assistance to the department as required to allow the department
to conduct or participate in appropriate on-site investigations of accidents and hazardous
conditions or audits at the transit agency. (B) Any part of a transit agency's system safety program that concerns security for the
system is confidential and is not subject to disclosure, inspection, or copying under section 149.43 of the Revised Code . Security information shall be disclosed only at the discretion of the director or
as otherwise provided in section 5501.55 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5501.56
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5501.56 cover?
Section 5501.56 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 § 5501.56?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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