Ohio § 4955.09
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4955.09, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4955.09.
No person or corporation shall willfully interfere with or obstruct any company engaged
in laying the track of its railroad across any other railroad, if such company has
fully complied with the law and obtained the right to so lay its track. No person or corporation shall obstruct the full operation of any railroad so constructed. A person or corporation which violates this section, for each day of such interference
or obstruction, shall pay one thousand dollars, to be recovered by action in the name
of the state. Half such recovery shall go to the company so interfered with, and half to the county
in which the interference occurs. Such person or corporation is also liable for damages to the party injured.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4955.09
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4955.09 cover?
Section 4955.09 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 § 4955.09?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 4955.09 apply to my situation?
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