69-14-104. Violations of railroad laws -- penalties

MT Code § 69-14-104 (2019) (N/A)
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69-14-104. Violations of railroad laws -- penalties. (1) If a railroad violates this chapter, fails or refuses to perform duties in accordance with this chapter, or fails, neglects, or refuses to act in accordance with commission requirements or orders, the railroad, upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be fined not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 for each violation, failure, or refusal.

(2) The commission shall recover the fine in a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction. Each day's violation, failure, or refusal is a separate offense subject to penalty in accordance with subsection (1).

(3) Enforcement of violations in this chapter is limited by 49 U.S.C. 20113.

History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 104, L. 2015.