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An Act To Increase Railroad Freight Safety
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §7015  is enacted to read:
§ 7015. Crew size; freight train
A railroad company or railroad authority shall ensure that there are at least 2 employees on a freight train traveling on a railroad line within the State, except for a freight train traveling for hostler service. A railroad company or railroad authority that violates this section is subject to a fine of not more than $500 for every violation of this section.
 
SUMMARY
This bill requires a railroad company or railroad authority to ensure that there are at least 2 employees on a freight train traveling on a railroad line within the State, except for a freight train traveling for hostler service, and includes a penalty provision.