Upon request of the public utilities commission, the attorney general or the prosecuting attorney of the proper county shall aid in an investigation, prosecution, hearing, or trial had under Chapters 4901., 4903., 4905., 4907., and 4909. of the Revised Code, and shall institute and prosecute necessary actions or proceedings for the enforcement of such chapters and of other laws of this state relating to railroads, and for the punishment of all violations of such chapters and such other laws.
R.C. § 4907.59