Ohio § 4909.20
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4909.20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4909.20.
No railroad company, or person owning, controlling, or operating a railroad in whole
or in part within this state, shall charge or receive any greater compensation in
the aggregate for the transportation of freight of like kind, for a shorter than for
a longer distance over the same line or route in the same direction, the shorter being
included within the longer distance, or charge any greater compensation as a through
route than the aggregate of the intermediate rates, within the state. This section does not authorize any company or person within the terms of this section
to charge or receive as great compensation for a shorter as for a longer distance. Upon application to the public utilities commission, such company or person may
in special cases, after investigation, be authorized by the commission to charge less
for a longer than for shorter distances for transportation of freight of like kind,
and the commission may prescribe the extent to which such designated company or person
may be relieved from the operation of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4909.20
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4909.20 cover?
Section 4909.20 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 § 4909.20?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 4909.20 apply to my situation?
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