Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 1980 c 460 s 32]
Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1980 c 460 s 32]
Subd. 3. [Repealed, 1980 c 460 s 32]
Subd. 4. Violation of grade crossing safety requirement. A person, firm, or corporation violating sections 219.16 to 219.30 is guilty of a misdemeanor. The violation of section 219.22 does not of itself constitute contributory negligence as a matter of law.
Subd. 5. Ditch or culvert violation. A railroad or receiver or lessee of the railroad failing or neglecting to comply with section 219.37 shall forfeit and pay to the state $200 for every mile of a ditch which it fails to keep clean during any season. This amount must be collected in a civil action brought by the attorney general or by the county attorney of the county through or into which that railroad extends.
Subd. 6. [Repealed, 2001 c 213 s 31]
Subd. 7. [Repealed, 2001 c 213 s 31]
Subd. 8. [Repealed, 1980 c 460 s 32]
Subd. 9. [Repealed, 1980 c 460 s 32]
Subd. 10. [Repealed, 2001 c 213 s 31]
Subd. 11. [Repealed, 1980 c 460 s 32]
Subd. 12. Violation of requirements for new road. A carrier failing to comply with section 219.92 or with an order of the commissioner made under section 219.92 shall forfeit $100 for each day's default, to be recovered in a civil action in the name of the state.
Subd. 13. Violation of provision for stopping train at crossing. Upon the complaint of any person, a company operating a railroad violating section 219.93 shall forfeit not less than $20 nor more than $100 to be recovered in a civil action before a judge of the county in which the violation occurs. One-half of the forfeiture must go to the complainant and one-half to the school district where the violation occurs.
Subd. 14. [Repealed, 1980 c 460 s 32]
Subd. 15. [Repealed, 1980 c 460 s 32]
Subd. 16. [Repealed, 1980 c 460 s 32]
(4726, 4731, 4732, 4743-17, 4751, 4880, 4888, 4890, 4893, 4897, 4900, 4904, 4905, 4906, 4910, 4925) RL s 1993; 2030; 2033; 2034; 2036; 1905 c 208 s 2; 1905 c 252 s 3; 1905 c 287 s 2; 1907 c 276 s 3; 1909 c 377 s 2; 1909 c 382 s 2; 1913 c 93 s 2; 1913 c 126 s 2; 1919 c 335 s 3; 1921 c 244 s 2; 1925 c 336 s 17; 1941 c 338 s 1; 1941 c 390 s 1; 1971 c 25 s 67; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1976 c 166 s 63,64; 1980 c 460 s 30; 1983 c 359 s 22; 1985 c 265 art 4 s 1; 2006 c 260 art 5 s 5
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 219 — Railroad Safety And Employment
Section 219.01 — Track Safety Standards; Safety Technology Grants.
Section 219.015 — State Rail Safety Inspector.
Section 219.016 — Hazardous Materials Rail Safety.
Section 219.06 — Signs At Crossings.
Section 219.071 — Maintenance Of Grade-crossing Surfaces.
Section 219.072 — Establishment Of New Grade Crossings.
Section 219.073 — Commissioner's Rules On Grade Crossings.
Section 219.074 — Grade Crossing Change, Vacation.
Section 219.08 — Crossings; Changing Grade Of Approaches.
Section 219.09 — Multiple Tracks Across Road; Railroad Duty.
Section 219.10 — Penalty For Violation.
Section 219.13 — Farm Crossing.
Section 219.14 — Railroad Crossing Protected.
Section 219.16 — Grade Crossing Defined.
Section 219.165 — Safety Rules For Private Railroad Grade Crossing.
Section 219.1651 — Grade Crossing Safety Account.
Section 219.166 — Establishment Of Quiet Zones.
Section 219.17 — Uniform Warning Signs.
Section 219.18 — Railroad To Erect Sign.
Section 219.19 — Additional Warning Sign.
Section 219.20 — Stop Sign; Yield Sign.
Section 219.22 — Stop, Look, And Listen.
Section 219.23 — Crossing Guard.
Section 219.24 — Additional Safeguard.
Section 219.26 — Protective Crossing Device; Uniformity.
Section 219.29 — Prohibited Sign.
Section 219.30 — Injuring, Destroying Sign.
Section 219.31 — Building Fence And Cattle Guard.
Section 219.32 — Failure To Fence; Liability And Damages.
Section 219.33 — Fence, Crossing, Cattle Guard; Landowner Recourse.
Section 219.34 — Fence Between Railroad And Public Road.
Section 219.35 — Crossing And Drain.
Section 219.36 — Gate At Farm Crossing.
Section 219.37 — Ditch And Culvert.
Section 219.375 — Railroad Yard Lighting.
Section 219.383 — Safe Operation Of Train Over Road; Penalty.
Section 219.384 — Removal Of Dangerous Obstruction.
Section 219.39 — Dangerous Crossing; Complaint, Hearing.
Section 219.40 — Dangerous Crossing Determination Procedures And Remedies.
Section 219.402 — Adequate Crossing Protection.
Section 219.403 — Applicability To Local Laws.
Section 219.41 — Appeal; Order Enforcement.
Section 219.42 — Failure To Comply; Penalty.
Section 219.44 — Charter Powers Not Abridged.
Section 219.445 — Southern Rail Corridor Improvement Plan.
Section 219.45 — Applicability.
Section 219.46 — Unlawful Structure; Clearance.
Section 219.47 — Clearance Exceptions.
Section 219.50 — Obstructing Space Between Tracks.
Section 219.501 — Rail Carrier Walkways.
Section 219.51 — Violations And Penalties.
Section 219.52 — Warning Sign; Reporting Clearance Violations.
Section 219.53 — Contributory Negligence.
Section 219.54 — Freight Platform.
Section 219.551 — Locomotive; Water And Toilet Facility.
Section 219.561 — Track Motor Car; Equipment.
Section 219.567 — Failure To Ring Bell.
Section 219.568 — Other Violations Of Duty.
Section 219.57 — Prevention Of Fire.
Section 219.64 — Assumption Of Risk; Contributory Negligence.
Section 219.661 — Speedometer; Legislative Findings.
Section 219.662 — Speedometer Required; Reports.
Section 219.753 — Crane On Tracks; Detector; Misdemeanor.
Section 219.76 — Damage Caused By Train Or Contents; Insurable Interest.
Section 219.761 — Response To Train-related Fire Or Other Emergency; Reimbursement.
Section 219.77 — Railroad Employer Liability.
Section 219.79 — Contributory Negligence Does Not Bar Recovery.
Section 219.80 — Assumption Of Risk No Defense.
Section 219.81 — Contrary Contract Declared Void.
Section 219.815 — Employer Includes Receiver.
Section 219.82 — Survival Of Right Of Action.
Section 219.83 — Limitation Of Action.
Section 219.93 — Stopping Train At Crossing.
Section 219.97 — Violations; Penalties.
Section 219.98 — Fees For Applying For Order.
Section 219.99 — Railroad Prairie Right-of-way; Best Management Practices.