Ohio § 4999.16
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4999.16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4999.16.
No railroad company shall contract to employ a person in a position which requires
such person to distinguish form or color signals, unless within two years preceding
such date he has been examined for color blindness, in the distinct colors in actual
use by such company by a competent person employed and paid by such company, and has
received a certificate that he is not disqualified for such position by color blindness
in the colors used by the company. No such company shall fail to require such person to be re-examined at least once
each two years at the expense of such company. This section does not prevent a railroad company from continuing in its employment
an employee having defective sight when such defective sight can be fully remedied
by the use of glasses or by other means satisfactory to the person making such examination. Whoever violates this section shall be fined one hundred dollars.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4999.16
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4999.16 cover?
Section 4999.16 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 § 4999.16?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 4999.16 apply to my situation?
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