Section 4981.01 | Rail Development Commission Definitions.
Effective: October 25, 1995 Latest Legislation: House Bill 61 – 121st General Assembly As used in sections 4981.01 to 4981.34 of the Revised Code: (A) “Person” means, in addition to the meaning given that term in division (C) of section 1.59 of the Revised Code, any unit of local government, any local or regional transportation […]
Section 4981.02 | Ohio Rail Development Commission.
Effective: July 1, 2009 Latest Legislation: House Bill 2 – 128th General Assembly (A) There is hereby created the Ohio rail development commission, as an independent agency of the state within the department of transportation, consisting of seven members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, two members of the […]
Section 4981.03 | Duties of Rail Development Commission.
Effective: June 27, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 124 – 126th General Assembly (A) The Ohio rail development commission shall do all of the following: (1) Develop, promote, and support safe, adequate, and efficient rail service throughout the state; (2) Maintain adequate programs of investigation, research, promotion, planning, and development for rail service, which programs […]
Section 4981.031 | Applying for Federal Loans.
Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: House Bill 250 – 120th General Assembly (A) The Ohio rail development commission or the department of transportation, on behalf of the commission, may apply for and receive from the United States government loans and grants in accordance with any federal law or program concerning rail transportation. (B) It […]
Section 4981.032 | Issuing Grants and Loans.
Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: House Bill 250 – 120th General Assembly The Ohio rail development commission may issue grants and loans to any transportation authority or to any person for the purpose of continuing or instituting rail transportation in the state. The grants and loans may be used for rehabilitation, construction, planning, relocation, […]
Section 4981.033 | Indemnification – Liability Insurance Coverage.
Effective: June 30, 1997 Latest Legislation: House Bill 215 – 122nd General Assembly (A) Notwithstanding section 4961.37 of the Revised Code, a railroad company, public agency, or other person operating passenger rail service on a right-of-way owned by another shall indemnify and hold harmless the owner, user, or other rights holder for liability for any […]
Section 4981.04 | Plan for Construction and Operation of Intercity Conventional or High Speed Passenger Transportation System.
Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: House Bill 250 – 120th General Assembly (A) The Ohio rail development commission shall prepare a plan for the construction and operation of an intercity conventional or high speed passenger transportation system in this state. The system shall be constructed and operated by the commission. The plan for construction […]
Section 4981.05 | Application for Loans or Other Assistance.
Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: House Bill 250 – 120th General Assembly (A) Any local or regional transportation authority may apply for a rail service continuation subsidy, acquisition or modernization loan, or any other assistance provided by the Regional Rail Reorganization Act for the purpose of providing any rail service that is consistent with […]
Section 4981.06 | Acquiring Property, Facilities, or Equipment.
Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: House Bill 250 – 120th General Assembly (A) The Ohio rail development commission may purchase or lease any portion of the rail property of a railroad corporation, and may purchase or lease any other property, facilities, or equipment considered necessary by the commission for the operation of rail services, […]