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23 §7320. Application for financial assistance

§7320. Application for financial assistance 1.  Annual application and approval required.  Any person, corporation, partnership or other business entity which provides railroad transportation for compensation in the State, or seeks to acquire or construct additional rail lines in the State, shall apply to the Department of Transportation for the privilege of receiving financial assistance from […]

23 §7311. Investigation and reports of accidents

§7311. Investigation and reports of accidents 1.  Investigation.  The Commissioner of Transportation shall investigate all accidents resulting in loss of human life, or personal injury requiring 3 full days of hospitalization, occurring upon the premises of any railroad company or directly or indirectly arising from or connected with its maintenance or operation. Any accident so […]

23 §7312. Participation in the Federal Railroad Administration Track and Equipment Safety and Inspection Program

§7312. Participation in the Federal Railroad Administration Track and Equipment Safety and Inspection Program The commissioner shall have the authority to participate in carrying out investigative and surveillance activities in connection with any rule, regulation, order or standard prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States under the authority of the Federal Railroad […]