Idaho § 62-304 - Hearing and order by public utilities commission
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 62-304 — Hearing and order by public utilities commission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-304. Hearing and order by public utilities commission
Whenever a complaint is made to the public utilities commission by the Idaho transportation department, or by a railroad company or companies, or upon motion by the Idaho public utilities commission, or local authorities in their respective jurisdictions with respect to the elimination or alteration of a crossing of a highway with one or more railroads the said commission shall and is hereby authorized and empowered to hear and determine such complaint in accordance with the provisions of chapters 1 to 7, inclusive, title 61 , Idaho Code, taking into consideration the necessity for such elimination or alteration and the cost thereof, the location of any crossing and the manner in which it shall be constructed or reconstructed and maintained, or whether a crossing is to be eliminated and the provisions therefor, and shall make such order in relation thereto as shall be equitable, and shall determine what portion of the cost shall be paid by any party to the controversy: provided, that no cost shall be charged to the Idaho public utilities commission, and that no portion of the cost of eliminating or altering a crossing not on a state highway shall be ordered to be paid out of the state highway fund.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 62-304
What does Idaho Statutes § 62-304 cover?
Section 62-304 ("Hearing and order by public utilities commission") 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.
How do I cite Idaho § 62-304?
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