Ohio Administrative Code

11.15 PDF: [Comment: For dates of references to a section of either the United States Code or a regulation in the Code of Federal Regulations, see rule 4901:1-7-02 of the Administrative Code.](A) Resale provisioning(1) Telecommunications services available for resale by any local…

11.15 PDF: [Comment: For dates of references to a section of either the United States Code or a regulation in the Code of Federal Regulations, see rule 4901:1-7-02 of the Administrative Code.](A) Each competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) is to provide systems to facilitate t…

11.15 PDF: [Comment: For dates of references to a section of either the United States Code or a regulation in the Code of Federal Regulations, see rule 4901:1-7-02 of the Administrative Code.](A) Telephone companies do not have a proprietary interest in the customer's telephone n…

11.15 PDF: All number holding telephone companies, including wireless service providers, must adhere to the following requirements:(A) Upon request, provide copies of all NXX code requests to the North American numbering plan administrator (NANPA) or thousands block requests to t…

11.15 PDF: [Comment: For dates of references to a section of either the United States Code or a regulation in the Code of Federal Regulations, see rule 4901:1-7-02 of the Administrative Code.](A) Disclosure of information(1) Definitions(a) For the purpose of this rule, "customer …

11.15 PDF: (A) In the event a local exchange carrier (LEC) intends to terminate another LEC's access to its network for nonpayment or any other material default, as defined by an agreement between the LECs, and in the event such termination of service would effectively result in …

11.15 PDF: (A) As used in this chapter:(1) "Contribution in aid of construction" means any amount of money or property contributed to an electric utility to the extent that the purpose of the contribution is to provide for line extensions for new or expanded customer loads.(2) "C…

11.15 PDF: Each electric utility shall maintain on file with the commission a tariff, in which the electric utility:(A) Offers residential customers, whose residences are primarily heated by electricity, the option of metering usage by a demand, load, or time differentiated prici…

11.15 PDF: (A) Electric utilities shall keep their books of accounts and records in accordance with the uniform system of accounts prescribed by the federal energy regulatory commission except to the extent that the provisions of said uniform system of accounts are inconsistent i…

11.15 PDF: Unless otherwise specified in Chapter 4901:1-10 of the Administrative Code, the regulations governing the retention and preservation of records of electric utilities are set forth in the appendix to this rule [amended appendix, see attachment]. View Appendix Last updat…

11.15 PDF: (A) ApplicabilityThis rule is applicable to all electric utilities to facilitate the policy of the state as set forth in section 4928.02 of the Revised Code by requiring all of the state's electric utilities to apply the same policies and charges on a nondiscriminatory…

11.15 PDF: (A) On a biennial basis, commencing March 31, 2001, an electric utility or affiliate owning nuclear generation facilities shall cause the entity responsible for managing the external trust fund (fund) created to hold funds for the decommissioning of each nuclear facili…

11.15 PDF: (A) "Cargo liability" means liability for loss or damage to household goods belonging to individual shippers and coming into possession of a for-hire motor carrier in connection with its transportation service.(B) "Commission" means the public utilities commission of O…

11.15 PDF: (A) This chapter governs the establishment of insurance requirements applicable to motor carriers operating in intrastate commerce.(B) The commission may, upon an application or a motion filed by a party, waive any requirement of this chapter, other than a requirement …

11.15 PDF: No motor carrier shall operate a motor vehicle in intrastate commerce unless the motor carrier has obtained and has in effect the minimum levels of financial responsibility as set forth in this rule.(A) For-hire motor carriers engaged in the transportation of property …

11.15 PDF: (A) No for-hire motor carrier that is subject to section 4921.09 of the Revised Code, shall engage in intrastate commerce, and no certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be issued to a for-hire motor carrier, or remain in effect, unless it has filed with …

11.15 PDF: (A) Evidence of security required under the rules of this chapter must be issued by an insurance or bonding company authorized to do business in Ohio by the Ohio department of insurance.(B) Each type of coverage (e.g. public liability, cargo liability) may be written w…

11.15 PDF: (A) When evidence of security required to be on file with the commission pursuant to rule 4901:2-13-04 of the Administrative Code is to be canceled short of the specified term or expiration date specified therein, the commission requires not less than ten days' written…

11.15 PDF: (A) "Base state" means a participating state in which a motor carrier, motor private carrier, broker, leasing company, or freight forwarder subject to the unified carrier registration plan shall designate.(B) "Broker" means a person who, for compensation, sells, arrang…

11.15 PDF: (A) This chapter governs the establishment of requirements applicable to motor carriers, motor private carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, and leasing companies, pursuant to the unified carrier registration plan.(B) The commission may, upon an application or a motio…

11.15 PDF: (A) A registrant that operates in interstate commerce within the borders of Ohio shall comply with the requirements of its unified carrier registration plan.(B) A registrant shall select its base state in accordance with the provisions of the unified carrier registrati…

11.15 PDF: (A) "Associated service" means any service provided by the carrier which is incidental to the transportation service being provided, but does not include weighing.(B) A bill of lading includes:(1) The name, address, telephone number and certificate number of the carrie…

11.15 PDF: (A) This chapter sets forth the requirements for the transportation of household goods which apply to all carriers of household goods regulated by the commission.(B) Pursuant to its jurisdiction under Title 49 of the Revised Code, the commission may:(1) The commission …

11.15 PDF: (A) Each carrier shall, in a tariff filed with the commission, establish and maintain rates, charges and provisions for the transportation of household goods and associated services.(B) Rates, charges and provisions of a carrier's tariff shall be clearly stated. Rates …

11.15 PDF: (A) All changes in rates and charges, terms, conditions, or other provisions that affect rates, shall be filed with the commission. Tariff changes will be effective the day they are filed.(B) When the names or legal entity of a carrier changes, the carrier should file …

11.15 PDF: (A) Any tariff which does not meet the requirements of this chapter is subject to rejection by the commission. When a tariff or schedule is rejected, the commission, or its authorized employees, will notify the carrier or the agent who tendered it for filing of the rea…

11.15 PDF: (A) Except as otherwise provided in this rule, a carrier shall be liable for the replacement value of household goods in the event of loss of, or damage to, such goods during transportation.(B) All liability limitations options offered by a carrier must be printed in d…

11.15 PDF: (A) Nothing in this rule requires the weighing of shipments, unless the carrier bases its rates and charges on the weight of the shipment.(B) Each carrier that establishes household goods rates by weight shall determine the tare weight, inclusive of full fuel tanks and…

11.15 PDF: (A) Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (E), (F), and (G) of this rule, all estimates shall be in writing, either on a hard copy or an electronic version, in plain and understandable English.(B) Estimates may be offered on a nonbinding, binding, or guarantee…

11.15 PDF: (A) A carrier shall immediately issue a receipt or bill of lading upon receiving household goods for an intrastate move. (B) If a carrier has given the consumer an oral estimate, the receipt or bill of lading must also include the following:(1) A description of the rat…

11.15 PDF: (A) Each carrier will transport each shipment with reasonable dispatch as defined in rule 4901:2-19-01 of the Administrative Code.(B) All estimates shall clearly identify the planned pickup and delivery dates for the shipment. Unless otherwise instructed by the consume…

11.15 PDF: (A) Except upon the request or concurrence of the consumer, or his representative, a shipment shall not be tendered for delivery prior to the agreed delivery date or period of time specified on the receipt or bill of lading.(B) In the event a carrier is able to tender …

11.15 PDF: (A) A carrier's delivery receipts and shipping documents, which includes all documents to be signed by the consumer at the time of delivery, may not include any language purporting to release or discharge the carrier or it agents from liability due to loss or damage to…

11.15 PDF: (A) Every carrier shall include in every advertisement the name or trade name, address, and telephone number of the carrier and the certificate number assigned to that carrier by the commission. The certificate number shall be in the following format in every advertise…

11.15 PDF: (A) Every carrier which receives a written claim for loss of or damage to property transported by it, shall acknowledge receipt of such claim in writing to the claimant within fifteen calendar days after its receipt by the carrier or the carrier's agent. The carrier sh…

11.15 PDF: (A) No carrier shall commit a deceptive or unconscionable act or practice in connection with a transaction related to the transportation of household goods within this state. Such a deceptive or unconscionable act or practice is prohibited by this paragraph irrespectiv…

11.15 PDF: (A) The commission hereby adopts the provisions of the consumer protection regulations of the U.S. department of transportation for the transportation of household goods in interstate commerce contained in 49 C.F.R. 366, 370, 371, 373, 375, 378, 386, and 387, unless sp…

11.15 PDF: (A) "Applicant" means any for-hire carrier who submits to the commission the required application forms necessary to receive a certificate.(B) "Certificate" means certificate of public convenience and necessity.(C) "Certificate Application" means the online platform de…

11.15 PDF: (A) This chapter governs the registration of for-hire motor carriers operating in intrastate commerce, within this state.(B) The commission may, upon application or upon a motion filed by a party, waive any requirement of this chapter, for good cause shown, other than …

11.15 PDF: (A) No for-hire motor carrier may operate in intrastate commerce within this state unless such for-hire motor carrier has registered with the commission and has a current and valid certificate issued by the commission pursuant to this chapter.(B) To register with the c…

11.15 PDF: (A) Upon a request from the staff, each applicant should provide, within fifteen days, any additional information necessary for the processing of an application for a certificate, or for the processing of an annual update form submitted pursuant to rule 4901:2-21-06 of…

11.15 PDF: (A) Following submission of a completed online application by an applicant pursuant to rule 4901:2-21-03 of the Administrative Code, the staff shall approve the application, provided that the applicant also meets the following requirements:(1) Has properly filed proof …

11.15 PDF: (A) This rule applies to:(1) Every for-hire motor carrier operating solely in intrastate commerce; and(2) Every for-hire motor carrier engaged in the transportation of household goods holding a certificate granted pursuant to this chapter.(B) Every for-hire motor carri…

11.15 PDF: (A) For purposes of this rule, service upon staff includes ordinary or certified United States mail, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail. Service upon a for-hire motor carrier includes ordinary or certified United States mail, facsimile transmission, or electron…

19.03 PDF: (A) "Advertisement" means any written communication to the public in connection with an offer or sale of any towing service but does not include a listing of a carrier name, address, and telephone number in a yellow or white pages listing, if that is the only informati…

11.15 PDF: (A) This chapter governs the establishment of safety standards and other requirements applicable to the operations of for-hire motor carriers engaged in the towing of motor vehicles.(B) The commission may, upon an application or a motion filed by a party, waive any req…

19.03 PDF: (A) Operation of a tow truck (1) A tow truck may not be used to tow a motor vehicle that weighs in excess of that tow truck's safe towing capacity.(2) Any towing equipment utilized to lift a portion of a motor vehicle off the ground so it may be towed shall be installe…