The Vermont Statutes Online
The Vermont Statutes Online have been updated to include the actions of the 2023 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.
Title 5 : Aeronautics and Surface Transportation Generally
Chapter 068 : Construction and Operation of the Road
Subchapter 004 : Farm Crossings, Cattle Guards, Fences, and Watercourses
(Cite as: 5 V.S.A. § 3647)-
§ 3647. Allowing animal to be at large in roadway; damages; penalty
When a horse or other beast is found going at large within the limits of a railroad after the same is opened for use, the person through whose fault or negligence such horse or other beast is so at large shall forfeit not more than $20.00 for every horse or other beast so found going at large and shall be liable for the damages thereby sustained by any person, such forfeiture and damages to be recovered in an action on this statute.
