56-2-11. Modification or revocation of commission’s orders requiring fencing. Such commission shall also have the jurisdiction and authority to modify or revoke any such order when upon its determination the necessity for any such fence shall cease to exist. No Change Since 1953
56-2-12. Liability for railroad’s noncompliance with commission’s fencing orders. The failure of any railroad company or corporation to comply with any order of the commission authorized by this act shall not subject such noncomplying railroad company or corporation, or any of its officers, agents or employees, to any of the penalties prescribed in Sections 54-7-25 […]
56-2-2. Movement of defective rolling stock prohibited — Exceptions. It shall be unlawful for any railroad corporation operating or in control of the operation of any railroad within the state of Utah to haul or transport or cause to be hauled or transported any broken or defective car, coach, locomotive or other rolling stock owned, […]
56-2-3. Penalties. Every railroad corporation guilty of transporting defective cars or equipment within the state is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. Every offense is punishable by a fine not less than $250, and the person or employee of the corporation responsible for permitting the broken or defective car to go into transit and to […]
56-2-4. Enforcement of provisions. The Department of Transportation shall investigate and the Public Service Commission of Utah is hereby required to enforce the provisions of this act, within their respective jurisdictions, and for such purposes are hereby authorized to employ such necessary officials, investigators and inspectors as shall be necessary to provide for the enforcement […]
56-2-5. Construction of chapter. It is hereby declared that this act is passed for the purpose of preserving the safety of the public and of employees engaged in the service of railroad companies and to render less dangerous the performance of duties of such employees. No Change Since 1953
56-2-6. Fencing rights of way to protect livestock — Power of Public Service Commission to require. The Public Service Commission shall have the jurisdiction and authority to require every railroad company or corporation operating any steam or electric railroad in this state to erect and maintain fences on each side or either side of such […]
56-2-7. Exercise of fencing power by commission — Necessity of application by livestock owners. The Public Service Commission may exercise the jurisdiction and authority granted in Section 56-2-6 only when at least three persons with the right to drive, range, or graze sheep, cattle, horses, or mules upon land adjacent to the portion of the […]
56-2-8. Contents of livestock owners’ application for fencing. In addition to the information required by Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, the request for agency action shall: (1) identify the lands; (2) identify the name and address of the owner of the lands; (3) if any of the lands are owned by the United […]