New York § 80 - 80Couplers
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 80 — 80Couplers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80. 80Couplers
§ 80. Couplers. It shall be unlawful for any railroad or other company to haul, or permit to be hauled or used, on its line or lines within the state, any freight car not equipped with couplers of the master car builders' type, and coupling automatically by impact, and which can be uncoupled, except in cases of accident, without the necessity of men going between the ends of the cars.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 80
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 80 cover?
Section 80 ("80Couplers") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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