New Jersey § 48:12-40
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:12-40.
Any violation of this act 1 by any railroad company shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by
a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) nor more than one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00). In the event that any such violation continues for more than one day, each day during
which the violation continues shall be deemed to be a separate offense. Any officer or agent of any such railroad company or any other person who shall
knowingly authorize or allow any train operation over or upon any such runaround or
temporary tracks except for the purpose of inspection or testing thereof, without
the said cautionary boards having been previously installed, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars
($500.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and also by imprisonment
not to exceed three years, or either, or both. 1
N.J.S.A. §§ 48:12-40.1, 48:12-40.2.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:12-40
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-40 cover?
Section 48:12-40 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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