Ohio § 4955.23
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4955.23, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4955.23.
No person or company owning or operating a railroad which crosses over and above a
street less than seventy feet in width, in any city in this state, at an elevation
above such street sufficient to permit persons to pass and repass along such street
beneath the crossing, shall place, cause to be placed, or permit to be or remain in
the street beneath such crossing or bridge, any pier or other stay or support for
it, unless the placing or maintaining of such pier, stay, or support is authorized
by the city in which the crossing is situated by ordinance, or permit such crossing
or bridge to be or remain in such condition that iron, coal, other hard substance,
fluid, or noisome matter can fall or drop through such crossing or bridge upon persons
traveling or passing beneath it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4955.23
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4955.23 cover?
Section 4955.23 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 § 4955.23?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 4955.23" (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 § 4955.23 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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