The Vermont Statutes Online
The Vermont Statutes Online have been updated to include the actions of the 2023 session of the General Assembly.
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Title 5 : Aeronautics and Surface Transportation Generally
Chapter 068 : Construction and Operation of the Road
Subchapter 005 : Bridges, Tracks, Stations, and Equipment
(Cite as: 5 V.S.A. § 3674)-
§ 3674. Enforcement
If a railroad fails to control vegetation as required by section 3671 or 3673 of this title within 30 days after written notice is given by the selectboard of the town in which the vegetation is located or by the Agency in the case of violations involving a State highway grade crossing, the Transportation Board, upon application by the town or the Agency and after notice and hearing, may order the railroad to perform the work. Any such order shall specify a date by which the work must be completed. If the railroad fails to comply with the Board’s order, the Board may impose a civil penalty of $100.00 against the railroad for each day that the railroad fails to comply with the Board’s order. (Amended 1969, No. 97, § 3; 2017, No. 158 (Adj. Sess.), § 15.)
