Section 367:55 – Railroad Safety and Inspection Program.
367:55 Railroad Safety and Inspection Program. – I. For railroad properties within the state that are subject to federal regulation, the commissioner shall have the authority to participate in carrying out inspection activities in connection with any rule, regulation, order, or standard prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States under the […]
Section 367:56 – Accidents.
367:56 Accidents. – The commissioner shall require notification and reports of all accidents happening on all railroads in the state and shall investigate the causes of such accidents. Source. 1985, 402:19. 1989, 9:1. 1997, 290:1, eff. Aug. 19, 1997.
Section 367:57 – Lights on Railroad Track Motor Cars.
367:57 Lights on Railroad Track Motor Cars. – Every person, firm or corporation operating or controlling any railroad running through or within the state shall equip each of its track motor cars or similar vehicles used during the period from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise with an electric headlight of […]
Section 367:49 – Rights of State.
367:49 Rights of State. – The rights of the state as to any corporation, its franchises or property shall not be impaired by any contract of lease or union made by it. Source. PS 156:45. PL 246:44. RL 296:44.
Section 367:50 – Rates, Fares and Charges.
367:50 Rates, Fares and Charges. – I. Every railroad shall print schedules of rates, fares and charges of the carrier for the transportation of passengers and baggage or for any other service and file these schedules with the commissioner. Such schedules shall be open to public inspection. II. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant […]
Section 367:51 – Accounts, Records, and Reports.
367:51 Accounts, Records, and Reports. – I. The commissioner may require: (a) Annual reports from all railroads. The commissioner shall require that the reports be made under oath; (b) Specific answers to any questions deemed necessary by the commissioner; and (c) Copies of any agreements between a railroad and any other person if the […]
Section 367:52 – Extensions.
367:52 Extensions. – Without first having obtained the permission of the commissioner, no railroad shall begin the construction of an extension of its railroad or of any branch thereof; and the commissioner shall grant such permission whenever, after due hearing, he shall determine that such construction or extension would be for the public good, […]
Section 367:53 – Recording Order.
367:53 Recording Order. – If the petition shall be granted, the railroad corporation shall file in the office of the secretary of state a copy of the petition and of the order of the commissioner. Source. 1985, 402:19.
Section 367:54 – Railroad Leases, Etc.
367:54 Railroad Leases, Etc. – No franchise, nor any right to or under any franchise, to own or operate a railroad shall be assigned, transferred or leased, nor shall any contract or agreement with reference to, or affecting, any such franchise or right be valid or of any force or effect whatever, unless the […]
Section 367:40 – Hiring Money.
367:40 Hiring Money. – A corporation may borrow money to settle with its dissenting stockholders; provided, that its indebtedness is not thereby increased beyond the limit authorized by law. Source. PS 156:40. PL 246:38. RL 296:38.