No railroad company shall lease its road or any part thereof to another company, whether of this or any other state, unless the lessor receives full and adequate security for the payment of the rental and for the preservation of its property in as good condition as on entering into possession of such property. If the lessee fails to pay such rental promptly when due, such lease shall be void at the option of the lessor. The company to whom a railroad is leased, if a corporation of any other state, shall be subject to all the restrictions, disabilities, and duties of a railroad company incorporated within this state.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 4961.36

  • Another: when used to designate the owner of property which is the subject of an offense, includes not only natural persons but also every other owner of property. See Ohio Code 1.02
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59

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