Supervision of railroads
(1) The commission shall supervise railroads subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(2) The commission may:
(a) adopt or enforce regulations and orders related to railroad safety or security in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 20106;
(b) bring civil action in a district court for violations of federal railroad safety regulations in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 20113; and
(c) participate in investigative and surveillance activities in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 20105.
| EnactedEn. SectionSec. 16, ChapterCh. 37, Laws ofL. 1907 |
| SectionSec. 4378, RevisedRev. CodeC. 1907 |
| ReenactedRe-en. SectionSec. 3797, Revised Codes of MontanaR.C.M. 1921 |
| ReenactedRe-en. SectionSec. 3797, Revised Codes of MontanaR.C.M. 1935 |
| Revised Codes of MontanaR.C.M. 1947, 72-119(part) |
| AmendedAmd. SectionSec. 1, ChapterCh. 235, Laws ofL. 1997 |
| AmendedAmd. SectionSec. 7, ChapterCh. 104, Laws ofL. 2015 (HB 61 - Lang, Mike (R) HD 33) |