§ 6-502. Interference with railroad

Latest version.

   (a) "Railroad" defined. -- In this section, "railroad" includes a switch, frog, rail, roadbed, tie, viaduct, bridge, trestle, culvert, embankment, structure, or appliance that pertains to or connects with a railroad.

(b) Prohibited. -- A person may not, with the intent to obstruct or derail a railroad vehicle in the State:

   (1) break or damage a railroad; or

   (2) place or cause anything to be placed on a railroad.

(c) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $ 5,000 or both.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 453A; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.

                    
                        var val = document.getElementById('citecontent').innerHTML;
                        art.dialog.defaults.title = window.location.href;
                        art.dialog.data('cite', val);
                        art.dialog.data('homeDemoPath', '/Scripts/plus/artDialog/');
                        art.dialog.open('/Scripts/plus/artDialog/citeiframe.html');