RI SB 2736
Author
Frank Lombardi
82 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02903
Providence, RI 02903
401-453-3900
sen-lombardi@rilegislature.gov
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Bill Text
Category
Rail
State
RI
Summary
Requires crew of at least 2 for train or light engine used in connection with movement of freight be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons. Imposes fines upon a company for violation.
Issue
Provides that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight may be operated unless it has a crew consisting of at least two persons.
Any company, individual, or business entity that willfully violates this section may be subject to a fine as follows:
Not less than two hundred fifty dollars, nor more than one thousand dollars, for a first offense; Not less than one thousand dollars, nor more than five thousand dollars, for a second offense committed within three years; and Not less than five thousand dollars, nor more than ten thousand dollars, for a third offense and for subsequent offenses committed within a period of three years.
Notes
Dead.
History
03/08/2024 Introduced in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.
06/14/2024 Died upon adjournment.