Ohio § 4963.40
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4963.40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4963.40.
The public utilities commission shall determine standards of maintenance and operation
and the nature, location, and character of the construction to be used where telegraph,
telephone, electric light, power, or other electric wires of any kind cross or more
or less parallel the line of a railroad, interurban railroad, or other public utility,
and to this end shall formulate and issue rules, regulations, and complete detailed
specifications covering each class of construction, maintenance, and operation of
such electric wire crossing or parallel, under the various conditions existing. The commission, upon complaint of any person, railroad, interurban railroad, or
public utility claiming to be injuriously affected or subjected to hazard, shall,
after hearing, make such order and prescribe such conditions for the construction,
maintenance, and operation of the lines, plants, or systems, as seems just and reasonable
to it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4963.40
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4963.40 cover?
Section 4963.40 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 § 4963.40?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 4963.40" (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 § 4963.40 apply to my situation?
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