§ 991. Fine
When a town, liable to keep in repair a highway or bridge, fails to do so, it may be indicted for this neglect by a grand jury of the county, and may be fined at the discretion of the court, whether any special damage has been sustained or not. The fine so assessed shall be spent in repairing the highway or bridge, under the direction of a commissioner appointed by the court. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements
§ 901. Removal of roadside growth
§ 903. Agreements for planting
§ 905. Construction of sidewalks, bicycle paths, and footpaths
§ 905c. Audible traffic signals
§ 910. Union of towns for highway improvements
§ 911. Apportionment of expense
§ 916. Obtaining gravel within road limits
§ 922a. Warning signs designating persons with a disability
§ 950. Establishment by selectboard
§ 957. Preparation for winter highway
§ 958. Laying out roads for removal of lumber
§ 970. County road commissioners
§ 971. Defective roads and bridges; proceedings
§ 973. Report of county commissioners
§ 975. Proceedings upon failure to make required repairs
§ 976. Judgment against town; execution
§ 979. Road or bridge between towns or counties
§ 985. Injuries from defective bridges and culverts
§ 986. When one town is out of State
§ 987. Extent of liability; notice required
§ 992. Notice before indictment
§ 994. Notice of indictment; collection of fine
§ 996. Highway construction, maintenance, and repair best management practices