§ 39-6-1. “Railroad” defined.
The word “railroad,” as used in chapters 6 — 9 of this title, except in § 39-6-15 and in § 39-9-11, shall be construed so as to include all so-called tramways and all other railroads operated by steam or other power.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 187, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 215, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 251, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 124, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 39-6-1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-6 - Railroad Companies
Section 39-6-1. - “Railroad” defined.
Section 39-6-2. - Unlicensed road as nuisance.
Section 39-6-3. - Action to abate unlicensed road.
Section 39-6-4. - Supervision by president and directors.
Section 39-6-5. - Stockholders’ access to books.
Section 39-6-6. - Security for damages required before entry on land.
Section 39-6-7. - Abandonment of condemned lands.
Section 39-6-8. - Reversion of abandoned lands.
Section 39-6-9. - Possession of land adverse to railroad.
Section 39-6-10. - Adverse possession by railroad.
Section 39-6-11. - Citations in condemnation matters.
Section 39-6-12. - Filing of location of road — Citation.
Section 39-6-13. - Superior court jurisdiction.
Section 39-6-14. - Counsel fees in actions against railroads.
Section 39-6-15. - Power to operate aircraft.
Section 39-6-16. - Conversion to electric power operation.
Section 39-6-17. - Operation of trains over tracks of another company.
Section 39-6-18. - Reduction of facilities by agreements — Filing of contracts.
Section 39-6-19. - Sale of equipment with reserved title or lien — Lease with option to purchase.
Section 39-6-21. - Prior contracts for sale of equipment.
Section 39-6-22. - Liability of trustees and bondholders operating road.
Section 39-6-23. - Annual report by trustees.
Section 39-6-24. - Redemption of franchise and property from sale on execution.
Section 39-6-25. - Rights and liabilities of purchaser at mortgage or judicial sale.
Section 39-6-26. - Right of purchaser to convey to corporation.
Section 39-6-27. - Safety, sanitation, and adequate shelter for railroad employees.
Section 39-6-27.1. - Maintenance of way employees in area of double or multiple tracks.
Section 39-6-27.2. - After accident counseling.
Section 39-6-28. - [Reserved.]
Section 39-6-29. - Caboose car or rider car.
Section 39-6-30. - Protection of railroad employees.
Section 39-6-31. - Declaration of policy regarding abandoned railroad property.
Section 39-6-32. - Disposition of abandoned railroad property.