Ohio § 4955.21
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4955.21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4955.21.
The officers having charge of a public highway, street, or alley intersected by a
railroad shall serve a written notice upon the nearest station agent or section foreman
having charge of that portion of the railroad where such intersection occurs that
the crossing, approach, or sidewalk described in section 4955.20 of the Revised Code must be built or repaired, setting forth its kind and extent and the time and manner
of constructing it, as ordered by the legislative authority of the municipal corporation
or board of township trustees. A railroad company so notified must comply with such notice within a period of thirty
days after receiving it. On failure to do so, the board or legislative authority may cause such crossing,
approach, or sidewalk to be constructed or repaired as ordered, and recover the cost
of so doing with interest in a civil action against the railroad company in the name
of the board or municipal corporation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4955.21
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4955.21 cover?
Section 4955.21 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 § 4955.21?
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