AR HB1752

Increases the maximum time a railroad train may obstruct a public highway, road, street, or railroad crossing from 10 minutes to 15 minutes before constituting an unlawful delay under Arkansas Code § 23-12-1007(b)

Reduces the railroad company response time to written complaints from 45 days to 15 days after receiving notification of a violation

Reduces the State Highway Commission hearing timeframe from 60 days to 15 days after receipt of notice, and reduces required hearing notice to the railroad company and complainant from 20 days to 15 days before the hearing

Increases penalty amounts for unlawful train delays to $400-$1,000 per occurrence, or up to $250,000 if the delay causes death or injury (previously $200-$500)

Establishes that each 15-minute period (instead of each 10-minute period) a crossing remains obstructed constitutes a separate offense with separate penalties