Ohio § 4957.23
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4957.23, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4957.23.
The land or property required to make alteration in the street, road, alley, or other
way, or any right, title, or interest in a public street, alley, or other way, required
for the erection of piers or supports in any municipal corporation, necessitated by
a proposed improvement, shall be purchased or appropriated by the municipal corporation
or railroad company in the manner provided for in sections 163.01 to 163.22, inclusive, of the Revised Code . The land or property required to make any alteration in a railroad or any right,
title, or interest in a public street, road, alley, or way required to permit the
erection of piers or supports in any municipal corporation, and structure necessitated
by the proposed improvements, shall be purchased or appropriated by the company in
the manner provided for in sections 163.01 to 163.22, inclusive, of the Revised Code . The municipal corporation may acquire land or property, or any part thereof, required
for the purposes mentioned by this section and subsequently sell the same or a part
thereof at private sale to the company, and execute and deliver deeds for it. The municipal corporation shall not appropriate land held or owned by a railroad
company and necessary for the use of the company in maintaining and operating its
railroad.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4957.23
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4957.23 cover?
Section 4957.23 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 § 4957.23?
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