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Code · Montana · Title 69 — Public Utilities and Carriers · Chapter 14 · Part 7

69-14-721. Control of fire hazard along right-of-way.

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69-14-721 . Control of fire hazard along right-of-way. A railroad corporation or railroad company operating a railroad within this state shall keep its railroad track and either side of the track for a reasonable distance within its right-of-way, free from dead grass, weeds, or any dangerous or combustible material. A railroad corporation or company failing to keep its railroad track and each side of the track free of combustible material as specified in this section is liable for any damages on account of fire emanating from trains, track maintenance, or other railroad operations.
A railroad corporation or company may not be required to keep free of combustible material, as specified in this section, land that is not a part of its right-of-way.
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