56-411 - Removal of brush and trees from right-of-way. - Virginia Statutes

§ 56-411. Removal of brush and trees from right-of-way.

Every railway company operating in this Commonwealth shall be required toclear from its right-of-way trees and brush for 100' on each side of publicroad crossings at grade when such trees or brush would otherwise obstruct theview of approaching trains.

Every railway company violating the provisions of this section shall be finednot more than $500 for each offense, to be imposed by the State CorporationCommission after due notice and hearing upon the company or the employee sooffending.

(1918, p. 452; Michie Code 1942, § 3986a; 1996, cc. 114, 157.)