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2021 US Code
Title 49 - Transportation
Subtitle V - Rail Programs
Part A - Safety
Chapter 203 - Safety Appliances
Sec. 20304 - Assumption of risk by employees
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| 49 U.S.C. § 20304 (2021) | |||||||||
| §20304. Assumption of risk by employees | |||||||||
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An employee of a railroad carrier injured by a vehicle or train used in violation of section 20302(a)(1)(A), (2), (4), or (5)(A) of this title does not assume the risk of injury resulting from the violation, even if the employee continues to be employed by the carrier after learning of the violation. |
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(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 883.) |
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The words "after learning of the violation" are substituted for "after the unlawful use of such locomotive, car, or train had been brought to his knowledge" in 45:7 for clarity. |
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| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION | |||||||||
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| Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION SUBTITLE V - RAIL PROGRAMS PART A - SAFETY CHAPTER 203 - SAFETY APPLIANCES Sec. 20304 - Assumption of risk by employees |
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| 27 Stat. 532 32 Stat. 943 102 Stat. 631 108 Stat. 883 |
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| Public Law 100-342, Public Law 103-272 |
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