Effective: October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
Upon any railroad in this state, electricity may be used as a motive power in the propulsion of cars. Before a line of poles and wires may be constructed through or along the streets, alleys, or public grounds of a municipal corporation, plans of the construction must be submitted to and approved by its legislative authority.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 4961 | Special Powers of Railroads
Section 4961.01 | Tracks Maintained and Operated by Railroads.
Section 4961.02 | Electricity as Motive Power.
Section 4961.03 | Highway and Aerial Transportation Authorized.
Section 4961.04 | Terminus on State Line.
Section 4961.05 | Changes of Line or Termini.
Section 4961.06 | Mortgage on Changed Line of Railroad.
Section 4961.07 | Route May Be Changed.
Section 4961.08 | Damages for Diversion.
Section 4961.09 | Change of Location or Grade.
Section 4961.10 | Appropriation of Land to Make Change.
Section 4961.11 | Damages by Change After Completion.
Section 4961.12 | Construction of Branch Road.
Section 4961.13 | Right of Entry.
Section 4961.15 | Company May Acquire Lands.
Section 4961.151 | Validity of Deeds.
Section 4961.16 | Appropriation of Easement.
Section 4961.17 | Submission of Plans to Legislative Authority.
Section 4961.18 | Authorization of Extension of Line.
Section 4961.19 | Diversion of Road or Stream.
Section 4961.20 | Construction of Bridges - Use as Toll Bridges.
Section 4961.25 | Companies Must Use Same Bridge.
Section 4961.26 | Petition - Contents.
Section 4961.27 | Directors May Receive Subscriptions in Installments.
Section 4961.28 | Conditional Subscriptions.
Section 4961.29 | Subscription to Aid Another Company.
Section 4961.30 | Lease or Purchase of Another Railroad.
Section 4961.31 | Noncompetitive Companies May Make Beneficial Arrangements.
Section 4961.32 | Procedure for Aid, Lease, and Purchase.
Section 4961.33 | Dissenting Stockholder May Sell Stock.
Section 4961.34 | Court May Appoint Arbitrators.
Section 4961.35 | Notice of Application.
Section 4961.36 | Lease of Railroad - Security Required.
Section 4961.37 | Lessor and Lessee Jointly Liable.
Section 4961.38 | Dissolution of Certain Companies.
Section 4961.39 | Lease of Right of Way to Be Recorded.
Section 4961.40 | Owner of Land Leased for Right of Way Not to Be Taxed.