(a) A railroad that crosses or connects with another railroad may use the track or roadway of the other railroad, for up to 5 miles, to move locomotives, cars, and tonnage.
(b) The rate of tolls that a railroad charges under this section for locomotives, cars, and tonnage may not exceed the rate per ton per mile, or proportionate part of a mile used, that the railroad charges for through freight per ton per mile.
(c) A railroad company that violates this section is liable to an aggrieved party in a civil action for an amount not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 for each day of noncompliance.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - Public Services and Utilities
Subtitle 3 - Maryland Railroad Companies
Section 9-301 - "Maryland Railroad Company" Defined
Section 9-302 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 9-304 - Crossings -- Streams
Section 9-305 - Crossings -- Other Railroads
Section 9-306 - Crossings -- Highways
Section 9-307 - Abandonment by Unfinished Railroad
Section 9-308 - Owning or Obtaining Interests in Other Transportation Companies
Section 9-309 - Liability for Injuries to Livestock and Damages From Fire
Section 9-310 - Use of Crossing or Connecting Tracks
Section 9-311 - Protection of Highway Crossing -- in General
Section 9-312 - Protection of Highway Crossing -- Reflectors at Safety Gates
Section 9-313 - Protection of Highway Crossing -- Warning Signs