HF 1272

2nd Engrossment - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/09/2023 04:20pm

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; requiring a minimum crew size for certain rail carriers;
imposing penalties; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter
219.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [219.752] MINIMUM CREW SIZE.
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new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, "shared corridor" means a segment of railroad track in
which light rail transit operates within or adjacent to right-of-way used in freight rail
operation.
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new text begin (b) A Class I railroad, Class II railroad, or a railroad while operating in a shared corridor
must not operate a train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight
unless it has a crew of a minimum of two individuals. This section does not apply to hostler
services or utility employees.
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new text begin (c) Any railroad that willfully violates this section must pay a fine of not less than $250
or more than $1,000 for a first offense, not less than $1,000 or more than $5,000 for a second
offense committed within three years of the first offense, and not less than $5,000 nor more
than $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense committed within three years of the first
offense.
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new text begin (d) Fines prescribed in this section must be recovered in a civil action before a judge of
the county in which the violation occurs.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective 30 days following final enactment.
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