(a) Any railroad operating in this state shall be required to clear its right-of-way of debris and wrecked equipment within ninety (90) days following any derailment or train wreck.
(b) In the event any railroad fails to comply with this requirement the Arkansas Department of Transportation, upon petition of any ten (10) citizens, shall conduct a hearing for the purpose of determining the cause of the railroad's failure to comply with this requirement.
(c) The department is authorized to file suit in a court of competent jurisdiction for an order requiring the railroad's compliance with this section.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers
Chapter 12 - Operation and Maintenance of Railroads
Subchapter 2 - Roadbeds and Rights-of-Way
§ 23-12-201. Maintenance of right-of-way free from obstructions — Penalty
§ 23-12-202. Permitting certain weeds to seed on right-of-way unlawful — Recovery of damages
§ 23-12-203. Clearing right-of-way following derailment or wreck
§ 23-12-204. Drainage of roadbed — Penalty for noncompliance
§ 23-12-205. Sale of certain abandoned rights-of-way to municipalities
§ 23-12-206. Rail line abandonment process
§ 23-12-207. Transfer of ownership or responsibility of railroad right-of-way