Ohio Code § 723.38

Ohio Code § 723.38. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 723.38.

No corporation or individual shall perform any work in the construction of a street

railway until application for permission is made in writing to the legislative authority

of the municipal corporation, and until such legislative authority, by ordinance,

has granted permission and prescribed the terms upon and the manner in which such

railway shall be constructed and operated, and the streets and alleys to be used and

occupied therefor.  The legislative authority may renew any such grant at its expiration upon such conditions

as are considered conducive to the public interest.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 723.38
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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