Oklahoma § 40-179 - Railroad repair tracks to be sheltered
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 40-179 — Railroad repair tracks to be sheltered, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-179. Railroad repair tracks to be sheltered
It shall be unlawful for any railroad, corporation, or other
person, who owns, controls or operates any lines of railroad in the
state, to build, construct or repair railroad equipment without
first erecting and maintaining at every division point a building or
shed over the repair tracks; same to be provided with a floor where
such construction or repair is permanently done, so as to provide
that all men employed in the construction and repair of cars,
trucks, and other railroad equipment, shall be under shelter during
snows, sleet, rain, and other inclement weather.
R.L.1910, § 3777.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 40-179
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 40-179 cover?
Section 40-179 ("Railroad repair tracks to be sheltered") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 40-179?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 40-179 apply to my situation?
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