Ohio § 4957.29
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4957.29, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4957.29.
Every municipal corporation or other authority building a highway across an existing
railroad shall construct it above or below the grade of such railroad, unless allowed
to build at grade as provided by sections 4957.30 to 4957.32, inclusive, of the Revised Code . The cost of such work shall be paid, unless otherwise agreed upon, eighty-five per
cent by such municipal corporation or other authority, and fifteen per cent by the
company owning the railroad. “ Railroad ” includes interurban railroads, and “ railroad company ” includes interurban railroad companies engaged in the operation of cars by electricity
or other motive power which said companies may adopt or use. The method or procedure for the construction of such highway and the manner of construction
of it shall be governed by the laws regulating the abolition of grade crossings.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4957.29
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4957.29 cover?
Section 4957.29 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 § 4957.29?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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