Ohio § 4963.35
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4963.35, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4963.35.
(A) No person operating a railroad shall operate a diesel locomotive engine, other than
a turbocharged locomotive, used for the railroad or in the construction or repairing
of the railroad, unless the locomotive has a properly installed and maintained spark
arrester that complies with the standards and recommended practices for spark arresters
for nonturbocharged diesel engines used in railroad locomotives, as set out in the
association of American railroad's manual of standards and recommended practices and
any revisions thereof. (B) Whoever violates this section shall be fined no more than five hundred dollars for
each violation. The court may enjoin the person from operating a locomotive not provided with a
spark arrester installed and maintained as required by this section. (C) The public utilities commission or any law enforcement officer for any county in
which the railroad operates shall enforce this section in any court of competent jurisdiction. (D) Any locomotive shall be exempt from the provisions of this section if it is being
used exclusively in industrial plants or in yard service, or being used exclusively
in connection with switching service on any track outside the boundaries of the plant
or yard, unless the condition of the right of way of the track or the condition of
adjoining land or property presents a potential fire hazard.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4963.35
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4963.35 cover?
Section 4963.35 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 § 4963.35?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 4963.35 apply to my situation?
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