SF 1417

1st Engrossment - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 10/25/2023 10:06am

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.
new text end

new text begin (a) A Class I railroad or Class II railroad 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.
new text end

new text begin (b) 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.
new text end

new text begin (c) 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.
new text end