40-847 - Arizona Statutes

40-847. Bells on locomotives; violation; penalties A. Each railroad corporation shall equip its locomotives with a bell weighing not less than twenty pounds. B. Any railroad corporation which fails to comply with subsection A of this section is liable for a penalty of one hundred dollars which shall be recovered by an action filed by the attorney general in the name of the state. C. The amount recovered shall be paid as follows: 1. One half thereof to the informer, if there is an informer as determined by the court in which the action is filed. 2. One half thereof shall be deposited, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, under direction of the court. D. In addition to the penalty provided by subsection B of this section, the corporation shall be liable for all damages sustained by any person for failure of the corporation to comply with subsection A of this section. E. A separate action may be filed for each violation of subsection A of this section.