Ohio § 4957.02
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4957.02, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4957.02.
When it is deemed necessary by a municipal corporation or a county to join with any
railroad company in the alteration or abolition of a grade or other crossing, the
legislative authority of the municipal corporation, by a two-thirds vote of all the
members elected to it, or the board of county commissioners of the county, by a unanimous
vote, by resolution, shall declare such necessity and intent, and state in it the
manner in which the alterations in the crossing are to be made, giving the method
of constructing the new crossing with the grades for the railroad and public way,
what land or other property it is necessary to appropriate and how the cost is to
be apportioned between the municipal corporation or county and the railroad company,
and by whom the work of construction is to be done and how its cost is to be apportioned
between the municipal corporation or county and the railroad company. Such resolution shall be published and notice of its passage given to owners of property
abutting on the proposed improvement, in the manner provided as to resolutions of
a city legislative authority declaring the necessity of a contemplated public improvement. Claims for damages caused must be filed in the manner and within the time prescribed
in such cases.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4957.02
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4957.02 cover?
Section 4957.02 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 § 4957.02?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 4957.02" (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 § 4957.02 apply to my situation?
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