Chapter

Operation and Maintenance of Railroads

Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-101— Sections 23-12-101 — 23-12-103 cumulative
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-102— Inspection of railroads by department
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-103— Unsafe tracks, bridges, etc. — Inspection — Notice to railroad of necessary repairs, etc. — Failure to repair or to stop traffic — Liability for injuries — Penalties
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-104— Number and frequency of trains and streetcars
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-105— Attorney's fee taxed in suits for transportation violations
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-201— Maintenance of right-of-way free from obstructions — Penalty
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-202— Permitting certain weeds to seed on right-of-way unlawful — Recovery of damages
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-203— Clearing right-of-way following derailment or wreck
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-204— Drainage of roadbed — Penalty for noncompliance
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-205— Sale of certain abandoned rights-of-way to municipalities
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-206— Rail line abandonment process
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-207— Transfer of ownership or responsibility of railroad right-of-way
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-301— Railroad crossings to be under supervision of commission
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-302— Railroad switch connections to be permitted
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-303— Connections or crossings with other railroads — Compensation — Damages
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-304— Inspection of road crossings by commission — Hearings and orders
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-305— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-306— Public roads to cross railroads at right angles
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-307— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-308— Removal of fences for public convenience — Penalty for noncompliance
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-401— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-402— Locomotives to have headlights of requisite candlepower
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-403— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-404— Equipment required on track motor cars
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-405— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-406— Transportation of hazardous materials
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-407— Repairs to cars to be done in state — Exceptions
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-408— Lights to be placed on switches
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-409— Signals and signboards required at tunnels
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-410— Audible warning device to be sounded at crossing — Penalty and damages
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-411— Warning boards required at crossings — Exception
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-412— Stock guards required when railroad passes through enclosure
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-501— Definitions for §§ 23-12-501 — 23-12-507
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-502— Construction of §§ 23-12-501 — 23-12-507
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-503— Liability for injury or death of employee generally
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-504— Death or injury caused by defective cars, appliances, etc. — Presumption of knowledge — Prima facie evidence of negligence
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-505— Death or injury of employee — Contributory negligence
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-506— Death or injury of employee — No assumption of risk
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-507— Death or injury of employee — Contracts of employment or indemnity insurance no defense — Setoff by employer
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-508— Railroads receiving hospital fees to provide hospital facilities in state — Penalty for noncompliance
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-509— Limit on hours of service on freight trains of persons running trains — Penalties for noncompliance — Liability for death or injury
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-510— Limit of hours on duty of telephone and telegraph operators for railroads — Penalties
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-511— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-512— Blocks in frogs and guardrails required
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-513— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-514— Standard employee identification requirements — Findings — Definitions
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-601— Trains to run on regular schedule — Accommodations for passengers — Damages for noncompliance
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-602— Transfer of passengers, freight, and mail at crossings, intersections, etc. — Damages
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-603— Department may require passenger trains to stop at all stations — Exception
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-604— Duty to erect depot and stop passenger trains in cities and towns near state line — Exception — Penalty
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-605— Union passengers or freight depots
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-606— Stopping train within town limits upon petition — Facilities to be maintained — Enforcement — Damages — Penalty
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-607— Petitions for establishment, discontinuance, modification, etc., of service — Authority of department
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-608— Establishment, discontinuance, modification, etc., of service generally — Investigation of objects sought to be accomplished — Findings
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-609— Establishment, discontinuance, modification, etc., of service generally — Failure to comply with findings and mandate — Penalty
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-610— Petitions to establish, reestablish, or enlarge service
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-611— Discontinuance, dualization, or modification of agency station — Petitions to reestablish
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-612— Abandonment of operations without authority — Stockholders to offer stock for sale — Penalty — Enforcement
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-613— Receiver appointed upon attempt to abandon
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-614— Posting information regarding National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-701— Railroad police — Purpose — Appointment
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-702— Railroad police — Oath and bonds
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-703— Railroad police — Powers
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-704— Railroad police — Jailing of persons arrested
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-705— Railroad police — Identification
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-706— Railroad police — Compensation
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-707— Railroad police — Termination of powers
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-708— Drinking or drunkenness in public places — Arrests by railroad conductors
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-801— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-802— Trespassers boarding trains
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-803— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-804— Discharge of firearms or throwing objects at railroad or street car
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-805— Willful interference with railroads — Damages
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-806— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-807— Engineer or conductor intoxicated
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-901— Legislative intent
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-902— Liability for injury to persons or property generally
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-903— Parties to actions for personal injuries
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-904— Personal injury, property damage, or death — Contributory negligence no complete defense
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-905— Service of process upon agent of railroad company
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-906— Levy and sale of railroad property under execution
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-907— Duty of persons running trains to keep lookout — Contributory negligence no bar to recovery of damages
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-908— Killing or injuring livestock — Notice — Damages recoverable on failure to advertise
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-909— Killing or injuring livestock — Actions
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-910— Killing or injuring livestock — Prima facie evidence — Burden of proof
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-911— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-912— Killing or injuring livestock — Arbitration
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-913— Liability for fires
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-1001— Title
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-1002— Jurisdiction
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-1003— Maintenance of crossings of public roads and railroads — Failure to comply — Penalties
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-1004— Powers and duties
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-1005— Inadequate action or unreasonable refusal — Action on complaint
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-1006— Operation and movement of trains — Regulations, penalties, and enforcement
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-1007— Investigations — Rules
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-1008— Unlawful delay — Action on complaint