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§ 9-310. Use of crossing or connecting tracks

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic Utilities

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Public Utilities (Refs & Annos)
Division I. Public Services and Utilities [Titles 1-15] (Refs & Annos)
Title 9. Carrier Companies (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Maryland Railroad Companies (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 9-310
Formerly cited as MD PUBLIC UTIL COMP § 9-310
§ 9-310. Use of crossing or connecting tracks
Currentness
In general
(a) A railroad that crosses or connects with another railroad may use the track or roadway of the other railroad, for up to 5 miles, to move locomotives, cars, and tonnage.
Toll rates
(b) The rate of tolls that a railroad charges under this section for locomotives, cars, and tonnage may not exceed the rate per ton per mile, or proportionate part of a mile used, that the railroad charges for through freight per ton per mile.
Fines and penalties
(c) A railroad company that violates this section is liable to an aggrieved party in a civil action for an amount not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 for each day of noncompliance.

Credits

Added by Acts 1998, c. 8, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1998.
Formerly Art. 23, §§ 216, 217.
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 9-310, MD PUBLIC UTIL § 9-310
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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