Federal · Title 45 — Railroads
45 U.S.C. § 1343: Charter amendment
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Within 60 days after October 21, 1986 , the Corporation shall amend its Articles of Incorporation to contain the following provision, which provision shall not be subject to amendment or repeal: “It shall be a fundamental purpose of the Corporation to maintain continued rail service in its service area.”.
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