2005 Vermont Code - § 2243. — Agency of transportation; responsibilities; duties

§ 2243. Agency of transportation; responsibilities; duties

The agency of transportation is designated as the state agency for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this subchapter and shall have the following additional responsibilities and powers:

(1) It may make such reasonable rules and regulations as it deems necessary, provided such rules and regulations do not conflict with any federal laws, rules and regulations, or the provisions of this subchapter.

(2) It shall enter into agreements with the United States Secretary of Transportation or his representatives in order to designate those areas of the state which are properly zoned or used for industrial activities, and to arrange for federal cost participation.

(3) It shall determine the effectiveness of the screening of any junkyard affected by this subchapter.

(4) It shall determine whether any junkyard must be screened or removed and may order such screening or any removal.

(5) It shall approve and pay from funds appropriated for this purpose costs incurred under section 2264 of this title, and may refuse payment of all or part of such costs when it finds they are unreasonable or unnecessary.

(6) It may seek an injunction against the establishment, operation or maintenance of a junkyard which is or will be in violation of this subchapter and may obtain compliance with its orders for screening or removal by a petition to the superior court for the county in which the junkyard is located.

(7) It shall conduct a continuing survey of all highways for the purpose of determining the status of junkyards affected and that the provisions of this subchapter are properly observed.

(8) It may issue necessary orders, findings, and directives, and do all other things reasonably necessary and proper to carry out the purpose of this subchapter. (Added 1969, No. 98, § 1; amended 1983, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 1993, No. 172 (Adj. Sess.), § 31.)