Montana Code 69-14-104. Violations of railroad laws — penalties
69-14-104. Violations of railroad laws — penalties. (1) If a railroad violates this chapter, fails or refuses to perform duties in accordance with this chapter, or fails, neglects, or refuses to act in accordance with commission requirements or orders, the railroad, upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be fined not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 for each violation, failure, or refusal.
Terms Used In Montana Code 69-14-104
- commission: means the public service commission provided for in 2-15-2602. See Montana Code 69-1-101
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- railroad: means a corporation, company, or individual owning or operating a railroad in whole or in part in this state. See Montana Code 69-14-102
(2)The commission shall recover the fine in a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction. Each day’s violation, failure, or refusal is a separate offense subject to penalty in accordance with subsection (1).
(3)Enforcement of violations in this chapter is limited by 49 U.S.C. § 20113.