Ohio § 4963.03
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4963.03, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4963.03.
Upon the written complaint of ten or more citizens of this state being filed with
the public utilities commission that section 4963.02 of the Revised Code is being violated the commission shall forthwith make investigation thereof. If it is found that such violation exists, it shall issue an order to the person,
firm, or corporation guilty of such violation setting forth the nature of the improvement
required and directing that it be completed within a time to be specified in such
order. Any person, firm, or corporation failing to comply with such order or with this section
or section 4963.02 of the Revised Code , upon conviction for such violation before a court of common pleas of the county
in which such violation occurs, shall forfeit not less than one hundred dollars. Such forfeiture shall be recovered in a civil action in the name of the state for
the benefit of the county in which the violation occurs. Such action shall be brought by the prosecuting attorney of the county, at the instance
of the commission, as provided in other cases for the recovery of forfeitures against
railroad companies.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4963.03
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4963.03 cover?
Section 4963.03 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 § 4963.03?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 4963.03" (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?
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How does Ohio § 4963.03 apply to my situation?
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