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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers » Chapter 39-6.1 - Railroad Preservation » Section 39-6.1-16. – Rebuilding, modernization, and maintenance of rail properties.

§ 39-6.1-16. Rebuilding, modernization, and maintenance of rail properties.

The department may contract for the rebuilding or relocation of any rail properties acquired pursuant to this chapter, within the provisions of 49 U.S.C. § 1654 or any other appropriate legislation. The department may also spend any sums appropriated, as well as any other available funds, for the modernization, rebuilding, and relocation of any rail properties owned by the state or by a private carrier. The department may do any maintenance on any rail properties owned by the state as is necessary in the public interest.

History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 28, § 1.