The Vermont Statutes Online
The Statutes below include the actions of the 2025 session of the General Assembly.
NOTE: The Vermont Statutes Online is an unofficial copy of the Vermont Statutes Annotated that is provided as a convenience.
(Cite as: 5 V.S.A. § 36)
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§ 36. Service of process
(a) All processes and hearing notices issued by the Board shall state the time and place
of return and at least 12 days’ notice shall be given as the Board directs by certified
or registered mail or publication, unless a shorter period is ordered by the Board
as provided in subsection (b) of this section. However, all processes and notices
pertaining to and on any hearings on clearances or other matters concerning the safety
of railroad employees shall in addition be sent to the union representing the affected
employee, if any.
(b) The Board may shorten the notice period specified in subsection (a) of this section
and grant a temporary restraining order under terms as it considers appropriate, if:
(1) it clearly appears from specific facts shown by affidavit or by verified petition
that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, damage, or danger to health will result
to the petitioner before a hearing can be had upon notice as provided in subsection
(a) of this section; and
(2) notice of the application for the restraining order has been given to the company
involved or to its attorney. (Added 1985, No. 222 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2017, No. 132 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)