Section 145.50. Penalties for littering on railroad tracks and rights-of-way  


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  • 1.  No  person  shall  throw,  dump,  or  cause  to be thrown, dumped,
      deposited or placed upon any railroad tracks, or within  the  limits  of
      the  rights-of-way of any railroad, any refuse, trash, garbage, rubbish,
      litter or any nauseous or offensive matter.
        2. Where a highway or road lies in whole or  part  within  a  railroad
      rights-of-way, nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting
      the  use  in  a reasonable manner of ashes, sand, salt or other material
      for the purpose of reducing the hazard  of,  or  providing  traction  on
      snow, ice or sleet situated on such highway or road.
        3.  A  violation  of the provisions of subdivision one of this section
      shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed two  hundred  fifty  dollars
      and/or  a requirement to perform services for a public or not-for-profit
      corporation, association, institution or  agency  not  to  exceed  eight
      hours and for any second or subsequent violation by a fine not to exceed
      five  hundred  dollars  and/or  a  requirement to perform services for a
      public or not-for-profit corporation, association, institution or agency
      not to exceed eight hours.
        4. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to a  railroad  or
      its  employees  when  matter deposited by them on the railroad tracks or
      rights-of-way  is  done  pursuant  to  railroad  rules,  regulations  or
      procedures.