2021 Tennessee Code
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 65-6-131. Consolidation of Competing or Parallel Lines Unlawful — Liability for Taxes

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to make it lawful for any railroad corporation to purchase or consolidate with any parallel or competing line of railway, whether constructed or in course of construction, or to exempt railroad companies from paying state, county, or municipal taxes upon such extensions, branches or new lines.

Structure 2021 Tennessee Code

2021 Tennessee Code

Title 65 - Public Utilities and Carriers

Chapter 6 - Railroads — Powers — Construction and Maintenance

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 65-6-101. Acquisition or Construction of Railroads — Acquisition and Disposition of Stocks or Bonds

§ 65-6-102. Issuance of Bonds and Stock

§ 65-6-103. Subscription for or Purchase of Stocks and Bonds of Other Companies — Contracts for Construction or Lease

§ 65-6-104. Limitation of Time Removed From Original Franchise

§ 65-6-105. Adoption of Electricity for Motive Power

§ 65-6-106. Entry Upon Private Lands for Certain Purposes

§ 65-6-107. Preference in Location of Line

§ 65-6-108. Location of First of Two Lines

§ 65-6-109. Right-of-Way Authorized

§ 65-6-110. Monopolizing Right-of-Way Prohibited — Condemnation as in Other Cases

§ 65-6-112. Existing Rights-of-Way Unaffected

§ 65-6-113. Right-of-Way at State Line

§ 65-6-115. Gauge of Road

§ 65-6-116. Change of Terminus Before Final Location

§ 65-6-117. Power to Relocate Lines

§ 65-6-118. Acquisition of Real Estate for Relocation of Lines

§ 65-6-119. Construction and Maintenance of Roadbeds

§ 65-6-120. Construction of Railroad on County Highways

§ 65-6-121. Compensation for Damages From Construction on County Highway

§ 65-6-122. Tracks Not to Obstruct Travel on Highways, Streets, and Alleys

§ 65-6-123. Condemnation of Property to Provide Water for Trains

§ 65-6-124. Damage to Forest Growth in Construction of Railroads

§ 65-6-125. Right to Build Branch Roads

§ 65-6-126. Branch Lines for Industrial Purposes

§ 65-6-127. Power to Build or Extend Lines and Facilities

§ 65-6-128. Acquisition of Land by Purchase or Condemnation

§ 65-6-129. Powers in Addition to Those Existing Under Charters

§ 65-6-130. Acquisition of Branches and Extensions

§ 65-6-131. Consolidation of Competing or Parallel Lines Unlawful — Liability for Taxes

§ 65-6-134. Locomotive Engineer's Operator Permit