Ohio § 4963.04

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4963.04, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4963.04.

Every railroad company conveying passengers shall provide the passenger cars in its

trains with a flexible or movable bridge or apron of the full width of the opening

between the railings attached to the platforms of such cars, with sideboards or network

of strap iron, large wire, or other suitable material at each side of the bridge or

apron of at least equal height with the ordinary railings upon the platforms, or some

other apparatus or arrangement equally efficient to enable passengers to pass from

car to car with safety. A company which fails to comply with this section shall forfeit one hundred dollars

for each day of such failure, to be recovered in a civil action in the name of the

state, and paid into the state treasury. The public utilities commission shall enforce this section.  This section does not apply in case of a passenger car attached to a freight train.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4963.04

What does Ohio Revised Code § 4963.04 cover?

Section 4963.04 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 § 4963.04?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 4963.04 apply to my situation?

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