1. MCA Contents
  2. TITLE 69
  3. CHAPTER 14
  4. Part 1
  5. 69-14-111 Supervision of railroads

Montana Code Annotated 2017

TITLE 69. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

CHAPTER 14. RAILROADS

Part 1. Role of Commission -- Penalties

Supervision Of Railroads

69-14-111. Supervision of railroads. (1) The commission shall supervise railroads subject to the provisions of this chapter.

(2) The commission may:

(a) adopt or enforce regulations and orders related to railroad safety or security in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 20106;

(b) bring civil action in a district court for violations of federal railroad safety regulations in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 20113; and

(c) participate in investigative and surveillance activities in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 20105.

History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 37, L. 1907; Sec. 4378, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 3797, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3797, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 72-119(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 235, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 104, L. 2015.