Idaho § 62-1201 - Public utilities commission may require fence along railroads
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§ 62-1201. Public utilities commission may require fence along railroads
The public utilities commission shall have the jurisdiction and authority to require every railroad company or corporation operating any steam or electric railroad in this state to erect and maintain lawful fences on each or either side of such railroad where such railroad is not now required by law to erect and maintain fences, at such places as the public utilities commission shall determine such fences to be necessary to protect cattle, horses or mules or any other domestic animal being ranged or grazed upon land adjacent to such railroad from being wounded, maimed or killed by the operation or management of engines, cars or other rolling stock upon or over such railroad, with necessary openings and gates in such fences, and crossings and cattle guards for such openings and gates.
[62-1201, added 1945, ch. 143, sec. 1, p. 213.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 62-1201
What does Idaho Statutes § 62-1201 cover?
Section 62-1201 ("Public utilities commission may require fence along railroads") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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