Ohio § 5523.01
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5523.01, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5523.01.
For the purpose of eliminating one or more existing grade crossings on any road or
highway on the state highway system or any extension thereof, the director of transportation
may relocate any portion of a road or highway on the system or any portion of any
extension thereof; or the director may raise or lower the grade of any road or highway
on the system or of any extension thereof, above or below the existing tracks of a
railroad and parallel and adjacent interurban railways and require any company owning,
operating, managing, or controlling a railroad and any company owning, operating,
managing, or controlling an interurban railway parallel and adjacent to such railroad
to raise or lower the grade of its tracks above or below the grade of any highway
on the state highway system, or on any extension of the system, and may construct
ways or crossings for such highway or extension thereof above the tracks of any railroad
and parallel and adjacent interurban railway, or require such company owning, operating,
controlling, or managing any such railroad and any such parallel and adjacent interurban
railway to construct ways or crossings for such highway or extension to be passed
under its tracks, whenever, in the opinion of the director, the raising or lowering
of any such railroad and parallel and adjacent interurban railway tracks, or the raising,
lowering, or construction of such highway or extension is necessary, upon the terms
of sections 5523.01 to 5523.20 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5523.01
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5523.01 cover?
Section 5523.01 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 § 5523.01?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5523.01" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 5523.01 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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