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Chapter 219
Section 219.384
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219.384 REMOVAL OF DANGEROUS OBSTRUCTION.
Subdivision 1. Removal ordered. If a railroad company, road authority, or abutting property
owner fails to control the growth of trees or vegetation or the placement of structures or other
obstructions on its right-of-way or property so as to interfere with the safety of the public traveling
on a public or private grade crossing, the local governing body of the town or municipality where
the grade crossing is located may, by notice, require the obstruction to be removed as necessary to
provide an adequate view of oncoming trains at the crossings. The commissioner shall adopt rules
establishing minimum standards for visibility at public and private grade crossings.
Subd. 2. Penalty. A railroad company, road authority, or property owner that fails to comply
with this section within 30 days after being notified in writing is subject to a fine of $50 for each
day that the condition is uncorrected. This penalty may be recovered in the manner provided in
section 219.97, subdivision 5.
History: 1991 c 298 art 2 s 7
Subdivision 1. Removal ordered. If a railroad company, road authority, or abutting property
owner fails to control the growth of trees or vegetation or the placement of structures or other
obstructions on its right-of-way or property so as to interfere with the safety of the public traveling
on a public or private grade crossing, the local governing body of the town or municipality where
the grade crossing is located may, by notice, require the obstruction to be removed as necessary to
provide an adequate view of oncoming trains at the crossings. The commissioner shall adopt rules
establishing minimum standards for visibility at public and private grade crossings.
Subd. 2. Penalty. A railroad company, road authority, or property owner that fails to comply
with this section within 30 days after being notified in writing is subject to a fine of $50 for each
day that the condition is uncorrected. This penalty may be recovered in the manner provided in
section 219.97, subdivision 5.
History: 1991 c 298 art 2 s 7
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