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NC H814

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/16/2019

Primary Sponsor

Brian Turner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Class One railroad freight trains and light engines operating in North Carolina to have a minimum crew of at least two persons
  • Violation constitutes a Class 1 misdemeanor with tiered fines: $250-$1,000 for first offense, $1,000-$5,000 for second offense within three years, and $5,000-$10,000 for third or subsequent offense within three years
  • Exempts moving unattached locomotives within rail yards and employees temporarily assigned to train or yard crews under federal regulation 49 C.F.R. § 218.22
  • Defines "light engine" as a locomotive with no cars attached
  • Becomes effective January 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Regulation of Railroad Crews

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/18/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/18/2019

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