Ohio § 4963.44
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4963.44, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4963.44.
Every railroad company operating ten miles or more of railroad for the transportation
of passengers and freight shall erect and maintain in complete working order, for
use along the line of its railroad, a telegraph or telephone wire, with an office
and proper means for communication by such wire at each of its principal stations. No such company operating a railroad without a telegraph or telephone wire along
the line of such railroad, shall ask or receive any compensation for the transportation
of passengers or freight on such railroad. The charter of a railroad company which fails to comply with the conditions of this
section shall be declared forfeited and shall be annulled by a civil action brought
for that purpose in the name of the state by the prosecuting attorney of any county
in or through which its railroad is operated.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4963.44
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4963.44 cover?
Section 4963.44 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 § 4963.44?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 4963.44 apply to my situation?
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