2005 Minnesota Statutes - 219.384 — Removal of dangerous obstruction.

     219.384 Removal of dangerous obstruction. 


    Subdivision 1.    Removal ordered.  If a railroad 
 company, road authority, or abutting property owner fails to 
 control the growth of trees or vegetation or the placement of 
 structures or other obstructions on its right-of-way or property 
 so as to interfere with the safety of the public traveling on a 
 public or private grade crossing, the local governing body of 
 the town or municipality where the grade crossing is located 
 may, by notice, require the obstruction to be removed as 
 necessary to provide an adequate view of oncoming trains at the 
 crossings.  The commissioner shall adopt rules establishing 
 minimum standards for visibility at public and private grade 
 crossings.  


    Subd. 2.    Penalty.  A railroad company, road 
 authority, or property owner that fails to comply with this 
 section within 30 days after being notified in writing is 
 subject to a fine of $50 for each day that the condition is 
 uncorrected.  This penalty may be recovered in the manner 
 provided in section 219.97, subdivision 5.  


    HIST: 1991 c 298 art 2 s 7