The Vermont Statutes Online
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Title 5 : Aeronautics and Surface Transportation Generally
Chapter 062 : Powers and Duties of Board Relating to Railroads
(Cite as: 5 V.S.A. § 3453)-
§ 3453. Report of accidents
A railroad shall report accidents to the Agency under the same circumstances and in the same manner as provided by federal law for reporting accidents to the Federal Railroad Administration. If an accident results in loss of life, serious personal injury, property damage in excess of $10,000.00, or an interruption of service in excess of 12 hours, it shall be reported as soon as practicable and in no event later than the next working day to the Secretary of Transportation or the Secretary’s designee. (Amended 1959, No. 329 (Adj. Sess.), § 39(b), eff. March 1, 1961; 1993, No. 172 (Adj. Sess.), § 41.)
