Ohio § 5589.32
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5589.32, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5589.32.
No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, display, or maintain an advertising or
other sign on, along, or near any public highway, in any county of this state, which
resembles the highway crossing signs which steam and interurban railroads have erected,
in compliance with section 4955.33 of the Revised Code , at the crossings of public roads and railroads. The public utilities commission shall enforce this section, prosecute any violations
thereof, and order the removal of any such prohibited sign. The attorney general and the prosecuting attorney of any county shall carry into effect
the orders of the commission made under this section and shall prosecute any violations
of such orders. Each day that any violation of this section continues constitutes a separate offense. The erection, display, or maintenance of each advertising or other sign referred
to in this section, except as provided in section 4955.33 of the Revised Code , constitutes a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5589.32
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5589.32 cover?
Section 5589.32 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 § 5589.32?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5589.32 apply to my situation?
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