Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 8-639: (a) Unless approved by the Secretary on application to him, and notwithstanding any other statute to the contrary: (1) Except for an industrial track spur or siding, a railroad may not: (i) Construct, reconstruct, improve, widen, relocate, or otherwise alter a railroad grade crossing over a State, c
What this law says, in plain English
Railroads and persons cannot construct, alter, or change crossing protection equipment at railroad grade crossings without Secretary approval. The Secretary may approve projects, impose safety conditions, and hold hearings on applications.
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