TITLE 69. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

CHAPTER 14. RAILROADS

Part 12. Railroad Vandalism Prevention Act

Purpose

69-14-1202. Purpose. The purpose of this part is to:

(1) better inform the public of current widespread vandalism that takes place on railroad property and the cost of that vandalism that must ultimately be borne by shippers;

(2) prevent accidents and injuries to persons who enter railroad property;

(3) prevent acts of vandalism to railroad property that affect the health, safety, and welfare of the traveling public, the neighboring community, and railroad employees;

(4) protect railroad property and freight in transit; and

(5) otherwise enhance the safety of transportation by railroad.

History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 432, L. 2001.