Senate Bill 0058

ARCHIVE (2005)

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DIGEST OF SB58 (Updated January 10, 2005 1:39 pm - DI ta)

Railroad health and safety inspections. Authorizes the department of transportation to perform health and safety inspections along railroad rights-of-way, in rail yards, in terminals, at rail loading and unloading facilities, and on trains if allowed under federal law. Allows the department to order the improvement or removal of a dangerous condition or an unhealthy condition on property owned or operated by a railroad. Provides a schedule of penalties to be recovered in an action brought by the attorney general for violations of railroad health or safety conditions.
    Current Status:
     In Committee - first House
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