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49 U.S.C. § 20147

Warning of civil liability

United States · Title 49 — TRANSPORTATION · Status: effective

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49 U.S.C. § 20147, Warning of civil liability, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/490377
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The Secretary of Transportation shall encourage railroad carriers to warn the public about potential liability for violation of regulations related to vandalism of railroad signs, devices, and equipment and to trespassing on railroad property.

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  • Enacted byPub. L. 103-440(H.R. 4867)1994-11-02
    An Act to authorize appropriations for high-speed ground transportation, and for other purposes.
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally