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Ohio Code > Title 49 > Chapter 4907 - Public Utilities Commission -- Railroad Powers

Ohio Code > Title 49 > Chapter 4907 - Public Utilities Commission -- Railroad Powers


Current as of: 2009
§ 4907.01Public utilities commission - railroad powers definitions
§ 4907.02Railroad defined
§ 4907.03Regulation of service
§ 4907.04Exception
§ 4907.05Power to confer with commissioners of other states
§ 4907.06Commission may inquire into management of railroads
§ 4907.07Investigation into violations of the interstate commerce law
§ 4907.08Commission to inquire into neglect or violations of laws
§ 4907.09Power of commission to regulate in cases not designated
§ 4907.10Commission may make examinations
§ 4907.11Commission may require production of books and papers
§ 4907.12Forfeiture for refusal to comply with subpoena
§ 4907.13Annual statement under oath to commission
§ 4907.14List of officers and directors
§ 4907.15Map and profile of new railroad
§ 4907.16Commission shall be furnished copies of certain leases, contracts, and agreements
§ 4907.17Report of free transportation
§ 4907.18Commission may demand copies of transportation contracts
§ 4907.19Commission shall prepare blank forms for railroad
§ 4907.20Forms - completion and verification
§ 4907.21Refusal to fill blank forms
§ 4907.22Prohibition against directing violation
§ 4907.23Duty of railroad to report certain accidents
§ 4907.24Adequate service and facilities
§ 4907.25Railroad shall file schedules
§ 4907.26Schedules of joint rates
§ 4907.27Changes in schedules
§ 4907.28Charges shall conform to schedule
§ 4907.29Commission shall prescribe forms
§ 4907.30Free transportation prohibited - exceptions
§ 4907.31Passes may be interchanged
§ 4907.32Prohibition
§ 4907.33Uniform classification of freight
§ 4907.34Exceptions as to freight rates
§ 4907.35Unjust discrimination - forfeiture
§ 4907.36Illegal concessions
§ 4907.37Unlawful preference
§ 4907.38Rebate or concessions prohibited
§ 4907.39Depots, switches, and sidetracks
§ 4907.40Control over private tracks
§ 4907.41Supply of cars
§ 4907.42Interchange of traffic
§ 4907.43Railroad track connection
§ 4907.44Duty of commission as to dangerous structures
§ 4907.45Repair of defective track
§ 4907.46Forfeiture in case of noncompliance
§ 4907.47Installing crossing signals
§ 4907.471Surveys determining probability of accident at crossing
§ 4907.472Grade crossing protection fund
§ 4907.473Removing or defacing protective device prohibited
§ 4907.474Closing crossings to vehicular traffic
§ 4907.475Closing rurual crossings
§ 4907.476Use of federal funds
§ 4907.48Regulation of crossing signals
§ 4907.49Dangerous crossings
§ 4907.50Engines or trains may pass crossings without stopping
§ 4907.51Unsafe interlocking works or fixtures
§ 4907.52Safety devices at grade crossings
§ 4907.53Hearing as to necessity of safety device
§ 4907.54Compulsory interlocking
§ 4907.55Crossing without stopping
§ 4907.56Forfeiture for noncompliance with order
§ 4907.57Damage claims
§ 4907.58Immediate trial
§ 4907.59Counsel for commission
§ 4907.60Forfeiture for violation
§ 4907.61Venue of forfeiture action by attorney general
§ 4907.62Punitive damages
§ 4907.63Violation
§ 4907.99Penalty

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Questions & Answers: Railroads

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Ohio Laws: Railroads

Ohio Code > Title 49 > Chapter 4907 - Public Utilities Commission -- Railroad Powers
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Ohio Code > Title 49 > Chapter 4957 - Elimination Of Crossings
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Ohio Code > Title 49 > Chapter 4963 - Trains; Equipment
Ohio Code > Title 49 > Chapter 4965 - Passenger Fares
Ohio Code > Title 49 > Chapter 4967 - Consolidation Of Railroads
Ohio Code > Title 49 > Chapter 4969 - Railroad Sales; Railroad Receivers
Ohio Code > Title 49 > Chapter 4971 - Reorganization Of Railroads
Ohio Code > Title 49 > Chapter 4973 - Employees; Policemen
Ohio Code > Title 49 > Chapter 4981 - Rail Development Commission
Ohio Code > Title 49 > Chapter 4999 - Crimes Relating To Railroads
Ohio Code > Title 55 > Chapter 5523 - Grade Crossings
Ohio Code > Title 55 > Chapter 5551 - Acquisition Of Railway Right Of Way

U.S. Code Provisions: Railroads

U.S. Code > Title 45 - Railroads
U.S. Code Title 49 > Subtitle IV > Part A - Rail
U.S. Code > Title 49 > Subtitle V - Rail Programs
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