(A) The Ohio rail development commission may sell, transfer, or lease any of the rail property that it possesses to any person for the continuation and operation of any rail service that is provided for pursuant to this chapter.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 4981.08

  • 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
  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59

(B) The commission may assist any person to obtain an order or certificate required by the interstate commerce commission for the performance of rail services in this state.

(C) The commission may cooperate with other states in carrying out the provisions of this chapter and may enter into any agreements with other states for the operation of rail services, including the joint purchasing or leasing of rail property.