Ohio § 5561.14
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5561.14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5561.14.
In case the tracks of any street or interurban railway company cross, on a state or
intercounty highway, the right of way of any railroad company at a point where, under
the plans and specifications as provided for in section 5561.04 of the Revised Code , it has been determined to construct improvements, the board of county commissioners,
by resolution, may require such street or interurban railway company to bear a reasonable
portion of the cost assumed by the county in making the improvement, not exceeding
twenty-five per cent of the portion payable by the county. The board shall have a right of action against such company for that part of the
cost which the resolution requires it to bear. Such cost shall be a lien upon all the property, real and personal, of such company,
situated in such county, from and after the date of the passage of the resolution. The board may, by resolution, provide the mode and time of payment for the proportion
of the cost of such improvement to be borne by the company. Such company shall keep in repair, at its own expense, all its tracks affected by
the improvement, and shall bear a reasonable proportion of the cost of maintaining,
renewing, and repairing all construction work necessary to support the tracks.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5561.14
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5561.14 cover?
Section 5561.14 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 § 5561.14?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5561.14 apply to my situation?
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