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.
Subchapter
001
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LOCATION, CONDEMNATION, AND CONSTRUCTION
(Cite as: 5 V.S.A. § 3518)
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§ 3518. Preliminary survey
A railroad corporation may cause such examinations and surveys for a proposed railroad
to be made as are necessary for the selection of the most advantageous route and,
for such purpose, by its officers, agents, and employees, may enter upon lands or
waters of a person, subject to liability for actual damages. Entry for other purposes
shall not be made without the consent of the owner, until the damages are agreed upon
by the parties, or ascertained and paid to the owner, or deposited as hereinafter
provided.