Ohio § 4933.20
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4933.20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4933.20.
No person shall maliciously open, close, adjust, or interfere with a valve, regulator,
gauge, gate, disc, curb cock, stopcock, meter, or other regulating, operating, or
measuring device or appliance in or attached to the wells, tanks, conduits, pipelines,
mains, service pipes, house pipes, display pipes, or other pipes of a gas company
or manufacturer or furnisher of gas with intent to cause the escape of gas or to injure
or destroy such property. No person shall maliciously enlarge or alter a mixer furnished or approved by a
gas company or manufacturer or furnisher of gas to or for a consumer of gas, or maliciously
remove from its connection a mixer so furnished or approved. No person shall without express permission, consume for fuel the gas of a gas company
or manufacturer or furnisher of gas without the use of a mixer so furnished or approved
by such gas company or manufacturer or furnisher of gas, or tap, sever, or open a
main or pipe used or intended for the transmission of gas, or connect with such main
or pipe any other main or pipe. This section does not apply to an agent or employee, for that purpose, of the owner,
manufacturer, or operator of the devices or appliances referred to in this section. As used in this section, “ gas ” includes natural and artificial gas used for heating and illuminating purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4933.20
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4933.20 cover?
Section 4933.20 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 § 4933.20?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 4933.20" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 4933.20 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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