SF 918

3rd Engrossment - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/15/2016 08:40am

A bill for an act
relating to railroads; requiring two-person crew on trains carrying freight;
prescribing criminal 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 No Class I or Class II railroad shall allow the operation of a railroad train or
locomotive in this state, used in connection with the movement of freight or passengers,
without a crew composed of a minimum of two individuals, except hostling and helper
operations, remote control locomotives in yards, and as otherwise provided by Code of
Federal Regulations, title 49, part 218, subpart B. A railroad that violates this section is
guilty of a misdemeanor and, in addition to any other sanctions authorized in law, shall
be ordered to pay a fine of at least $250 for a first-time violation of this section, and
$1,000 for a second or subsequent violation.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2016, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
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