2010 Rhode Island Code
Title 39 Public Utilities and Carriers
CHAPTER 39-8 Railroad Crossings
§ 39-8-18 Fences along right of way.


§ 39-8-18 Fences along right of way. – Every railroad corporation or company shall erect and thereafter maintain a fence or fences along the boundary lines of its rights of way which are actually used for rail transportation of any kind whenever the public utilities commission shall determine it to be necessary for the public safety and welfare. The commissioner may prescribe the height, length, materials, and design of the fence or fences.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1989, ch. 129, § 1.)

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