(a) (1) A railroad company shall promptly report, in writing or orally, to the Commissioner, after the occurrence of an accident resulting in:
(i) a serious injury or fatality to an individual; or
(ii) damage to property exceeding $2,900, or any other sum as determined by federal regulations, incurred during the operation of the railroad in the State.
(2) The Commissioner shall investigate the occurrence promptly after receiving notification of the accident.
(b) A railroad company shall promptly submit to the Commissioner copies of all accident and incident reports filed with the Federal Railroad Administration of accidents and incidents occurring in the State.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 5.5 - Railroad Safety and Health
Section 5.5-102 - Purpose of Title
Section 5.5-103 - Scope of Title
Section 5.5-104 - Authority of Commissioner; Delegation
Section 5.5-105 - Track Clearance Certificates
Section 5.5-106 - Cost of Administration
Section 5.5-107 - Enforcement by Attorney General
Section 5.5-109 - Regulations -- Sanitary Conditions
Section 5.5-110 - Specific Health and Safety Standards
Section 5.5-111 - Margin and Sidetrack Maintenance
Section 5.5-113 - Inspections and Investigations
Section 5.5-114 - Request for Inspection
Section 5.5-115 - Notice Prohibiting Use of Apparatus
Section 5.5-117 - Enforcement of Citation
Section 5.5-119 - Judicial Review and Enforcement
Section 5.5-120 - Injunctive Relief Against Imminent Danger
Section 5.5-121 - Accident Reports