Utilities Law in Ohio
This page covers utilities law as it applies in Ohio — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern utilities in Ohio
Ohio state law
- Title 37 Health-Safety-Morals › Chapter 3746 | Voluntary Action ProgramOH 3746 § 3746.24
Cited in 117 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 55 Roads-Highways-Bridges › Chapter 5501 | Department Of TransportationOH 5501 § 5501.49
Cited in 67 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 1 State Government › Chapter 163 | Appropriation of PropertyOH 163 § 163.09
Cited in 42 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 13 Commercial Transactions › Chapter 1333 | Trade PracticesOH 1333 § 1333.61
Cited in 38 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 23 Courts-Common Pleas › Chapter 2307 | Civil ActionsOH 2307 § 2307.75
Cited in 32 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 1 State Government › Chapter 109 | Attorney GeneralOH 109 § 109.36
Cited in 26 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in Ohio.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.