§7101. Short title This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “State Railroad Preservation and Assistance Act.” [PL 1989, c. 398, §7 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 792, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 794, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 398, §7 (RPR).
§7102. Findings of fact The Legislature makes a finding of fact that a viable and efficient rail transportation system is necessary to the economic well-being of the State. [PL 1989, c. 398, §7 (RPR).] The Legislature makes a further finding of fact that the State must take active steps to protect and promote rail […]
§7103-A. Deposit into Multimodal Transportation Fund account The Treasurer of State shall receive all revenue derived from the tax levied pursuant to Title 36, chapter 361 and taxes paid under Title 36, section 1865 and shall deposit all revenue in the Multimodal Transportation Fund account established in section 4210-B. [PL 2011, c. 649, Pt. […]
§7103. Railroad Preservation and Assistance Fund (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 794, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 398, §7 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 791, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 504, §B8 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 498, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 498, §12 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 248, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 457, […]
§7104. Major modifications in rail service 1. Notice required. Any railroad which files a petition or proposal with the United States Interstate Commerce Commission concerning the sale, merger, abandonment or embargo of any railroad line in this State shall concurrently file a copy of the petition or proposal with the department. Any person, corporation or […]
§7105. Railroads; lease or purchase of certain railroad lines by the Department of Transportation 1. Definition of term “railroad line.” Unless otherwise defined in this section, the term “railroad line” or “lines” shall be construed to mean the right-of-way, track, track appurtenances, ties, bridges, station houses and other appurtenant structures. [PL 1989, c. 398, […]
§7106. Railroads; acquisition of railroad operating equipment by the Department of Transportation 1. Definition of term “railroad operating equipment.” [PL 1989, c. 398, §7 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 791, §4 (RP).] 2. Acquisition of railroad operating equipment. The Department of Transportation is authorized to lease, purchase and dispose of railroad operating equipment when in the […]
§7107. Dismantling of state-owned track or other nonrail use Except as provided in this section, the Department of Transportation may not dismantle or change state-owned track for a nonrail use or contract with a state agency or private entity for the dismantling or changing of state-owned track for a nonrail use. When the department, in […]
§7108. Calais Branch rail corridor 1. Repaid funds to be used to preserve rail corridor. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds repaid to the Department of Transportation as a result of state investments or loans for the redevelopment of the Calais Branch rail corridor must be used by the department to preserve the rail […]
