Ohio Statutes
§ 4961.02 — Electricity as motive power
Ohio § 4961.02
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Bluebook
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4961.02 (2026).
Text
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.
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Legislative History
Effective: October 1, 1953 | Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
Nearby Sections
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§ 4961.02
Electricity as motive power§ 4961.04
Terminus on state line§ 4961.05
Changes of line or termini§ 4961.06
Mortgage on changed line of railroad§ 4961.07
Route may be changed§ 4961.08
Damages for diversion§ 4961.09
Change of location or grade§ 4961.10
Appropriation of land to make change§ 4961.11
Damages by change after completion§ 4961.12
Construction of branch road§ 4961.13
Right of entry§ 4961.15
Company may acquire lands§ 4961.151
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