§ 9–403
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. § 9-403 (2026)
Title 9. Carrier Companies
Subtitle 4. Commission Provisions on Railroad Companies
§ 9–403LinkCopy Citation
(a)
If safe to install, reasonably practicable, and justified by the volume of business, a railroad company, on the application of a shipper, shall construct, maintain, and operate on reasonable terms:
(1)
a switch connection or a connection with a lateral line of railroad or private sidetrack owned by the shipper; or
(2)
a sidetrack and switch connection for the shipper on property owned by the railroad company.
(b)
The Commission shall regulate installation, maintenance, and compensation under this section.
(c)
A railroad company may terminate connections that it provides under this section if the Commission determines that the required conditions are no longer satisfied.