North Dakota § 49-09-04.4 - Railroad abandonment - Records to be open to commission
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§ 49-09-04.4. Railroad abandonment - Records to be open to commission
A railway corporation or railroad holding company having identified a railroad line in North Dakota for abandonment pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10904(e)(2)(B) shall provide the commission or its designated representatives with access to all records directly relating to the railroad line to be abandoned so an accurate assessment can be made of the line's revenues, profits, and losses. After notice of intent to abandon is given to the governor by the railway corporation or railroad holding company, the commission or its representatives may examine the railway corporation's or railroad holding company's records that are directly related to the railroad line to be abandoned to determine the accuracy of the claims concerning the railway line and to determine whether an abandonment protest should be filed with the surface transportation board.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 49-09-04.4
What does North Dakota Century Code § 49-09-04.4 cover?
Section 49-09-04.4 ("Railroad abandonment - Records to be open to commission") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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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