4931.02 [Effective Until 9/13/2010] Acquisition or construction of other lines. - Ohio Statutes

4931.02 [Effective Until 9/13/2010] Acquisition or construction of other lines.

A telegraph company may construct, own, use, and maintain telegraph lines, whether described in its original articles of incorporation or not, and whether such lines are wholly within or partly beyond the limits of this state. It may join with another company or association in conducting, leasing, owning, using, or maintaining such lines, on terms agreed upon between the directors or managers of the respective companies. Such companies may own and hold any interest in such lines, or become lessees thereof on such terms as they agree upon, but no such company and the owner of rights of way shall contract for the exclusive use of such rights of way for telegraphic purposes.

Effective Date: 10-01-1953

This section is set out twice. See also § 4931.02, as amended by 128th General Assembly File No. 43, SB 162, § 1, eff. 9/13/2010.

4931.02 [Effective 9/13/2010] Acquisition or construction of other lines

(A) A telephone company may construct, own, use, and maintain telecommunications lines and facilities, whether described in its original articles of incorporation or not, and whether such lines or facilities are wholly within or partly beyond the limits of this state. It may join with another company or association in conducting, leasing, owning, using, or maintaining such lines or facilities, on terms agreed upon between the directors or managers of the respective companies. Such companies may own and hold any interest in such lines or facilities, or become lessees thereof on such terms as they agree upon, but no such company and the owner of rights of way shall contract for the exclusive use of such rights of way for telecommunications purposes.

(B) A telephone company’s lines and facilities shall not unreasonably interfere with the practical uses of the property on which they are located. A telephone company shall repair defective lines and facilities, which repairs shall be consistent with reasonable business practices and applicable industry standards.

Amended by 128th General Assembly File No. 43, SB 162, § 1, eff. 9/13/2010.

Effective Date: 10-01-1953

This section is set out twice. See also § 4931.02, effective until 9/13/2010.