1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to transportation; requiring a minimum crew size for certain rail carriers; 
1.3 	imposing penalties;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 
1.4 	219.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [219.752] MINIMUM CREW SIZE.
1.7 	(a) A Class I railroad or Class II railroad must not operate a train or light engine used 
1.8 	in connection with the movement of freight unless it has a crew of a minimum of two 
1.9 	individuals. This section does not apply to hostler services or utility employees.
1.10 	(b) Any railroad that willfully violates this section must pay a fine of not less than $250 
1.11 	or more than $1,000 for a first offense, not less than $1,000 or more than $5,000 for a second 
1.12 	offense committed within three years of the first offense, and not less than $5,000 nor more 
1.13 	than $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense committed within three years of the first 
1.14 	offense.
1.15 	(c) Fines prescribed in this section must be recovered in a civil action before a judge of 
1.16 	the county in which the violation occurs.

1.17 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective 30 days following final enactment.