Missouri § 319.042 - No abrogation of contractual obligations with railroads.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 319.042 — No abrogation of contractual obligations with railroads., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 319.042. No abrogation of contractual obligations with railroads.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, nothing in this chapter shall abrogate any contractual provisions entered into between any railroad and any other party owning or operating an underground facility within the railroad's right-of-way. For railroads regulated by the Federal Railroad Administration, sections 319.015 to 319.050 shall not include any underground facility owned or operated by a railroad on land which the railroad owns or any excavation done by a railroad when such excavation is done entirely on land which the railroad owns.
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(L. 2008 H.B. 1779)
Effective 1-01-09
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 319.042
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 319.042 cover?
Section 319.042 ("No abrogation of contractual obligations with railroads.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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