Ohio § 4959.11
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4959.11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4959.11.
(A) As used in this section, “noxious weed” has the same meaning as in section 5579.04 of the Revised Code . (B) The superintendent or manager of a toll road, railroad, or electric railway shall
destroy all brush, briers, burrs, vines, and noxious weeds growing or being cut within
the limits of such toll road, railroad, or railway, or within the limits of any right
of way belonging to the company owning such toll road, railroad, or railway, whether
or not it is in actual operation on such right of way, between such days as are specified
in section 5579.04 of the Revised Code . In default of such destruction, and for five days thereafter, the board of township
trustees of a township through which such toll road, railroad, or railway passes,
shall cause it to be done, and shall have a right of action against such company for
the amount of such work, with one hundred per cent penalty and costs of action, to
be recovered before any judge or a county court or judge of a municipal court having
jurisdiction in the area in which the work was done.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4959.11
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4959.11 cover?
Section 4959.11 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 § 4959.11?
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