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The Vermont Statutes Online

The Vermont Statutes Online does not include the actions of the 2024 session of the General Assembly. We expect them to be updated by November 1st.

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 007 : Operating Railroads

(Cite as: 5 V.S.A. § 3730)
  • § 3730. Negligence of employee; penalty

    An engineer, fireman, or other agent of a railroad who is guilty of negligence or carelessness that causes an injury to a person shall be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both. This section shall not exempt a person from an action for damages. (Amended 1981, No. 223 (Adj. Sess.), § 23; 2021, No. 105 (Adj. Sess.), § 42, eff. July 1, 2022.)