Ohio Code § 4973.01

Ohio Code § 4973.01. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 4973.01.

No company created under and by virtue of the laws of this state or of any other state

or country, having and operating a railroad in this state, shall establish, maintain,

or assist in establishing or maintaining a relief association or society, the rules

or bylaws of which require a person or employee becoming a member of such association

or society to enter into an agreement or stipulation, directly or indirectly, whereby

he stipulates or agrees to surrender or waive a right of damages against any railroad

company for personal injuries or death, or to surrender or waive any right in case

he asserts such claim for damages.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4973.01
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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