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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. Freight train crew size
A railroad company shall ensure that there are at least 2 employees on a freight train traveling on a railroad line, as defined in section 7152, subsection 3, within the State, except for a freight train traveling for hostler service. A railroad company that violates this section is subject to a fine of not more than $500 for each violation of this section.
 
SUMMARY
This bill requires a railroad company 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. It provides that a railroad company that violates this provision is subject to a fine of not more than $500 for each violation.