Ohio § 4931.03

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4931.03, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4931.03.

(A) A telephone company may do either of the following in the unincorporated area of

the township: (1) Construct telecommunications lines or facilities upon and along any of the public

roads and highways and across any waters within that area by the erection of the necessary

fixtures, including posts, piers, or abutments for sustaining the cords or wires of

those lines or facilities.  The lines and facilities shall be constructed so as not to incommode the public

in the use of the roads or highways, or endanger or injuriously interrupt the navigation

of the waters. (2) Construct telecommunications lines and facilities in such a manner as to protect

them beneath the surface of any of the public roads and highways and beneath any waters

within that area.  Those lines and facilities shall be constructed so as not to incommode the public

in the use of the roads or highways, or endanger or injuriously interrupt the navigation

of the waters. (B)(1) This section does not authorize the construction of a bridge across any waters within

the state. (2) Construction under this section is subject to section 5571.16 of the Revised Code , as applicable, and any other applicable law, including, but not limited to, any

law requiring approval of the legislative authority, the county engineer, or the director

of transportation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4931.03

What does Ohio Revised Code § 4931.03 cover?

Section 4931.03 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 § 4931.03?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 4931.03 apply to my situation?

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