Minnesota § 219.752 - MINIMUM CREW SIZE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 219.752 — MINIMUM CREW SIZE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 219.752. MINIMUM CREW SIZE
Subdivision 1.Class I or Class II railroad.
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.
Subd. 2.Class III railroad.
(a) For purposes of this subdivision, "shared corridor" means a segment of railroad track in which light rail transit operates within or adjacent to right-of-way used in freight rail operation.
(b) A Class III railroad while operating in a shared corridor 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.
Subd. 3.Exemption.
The requirements of this section do not apply to hostler services or utility employees.
Subd. 4.Penalty; action.
(a) 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.
(b) Fines prescribed in this section must be recovered in a civil action before a judge of the county in which the violation occurs.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 219.752
What does Minnesota Statutes § 219.752 cover?
Section 219.752 ("MINIMUM CREW SIZE") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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 Minnesota § 219.752?
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