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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Upon request of a municipality or the state, the corporation may authorize use of railroad land for public purposes. Subject to AS 42.40.350(b), the corporation shall authorize a walkway or a trail if the board first finds in writing that the proposed walkway or trail will not create a safety hazard and will not unreasonably interfere with continued or expanded operations in the utility corridor. Before authorizing a use under this section, the board shall require the municipality or state to execute an agreement in a form approved by the board to
(1) agree to restrictions, limitations, and conditions on the proposed use required by the corporation and reasonably calculated to reduce the risk of a safety hazard or interference with authorized uses in the utility corridor;
(2) hold the corporation harmless from and indemnify the corporation for liability and claims arising from any use authorized under this section including
(A) defending the corporation in a cause of action brought against the corporation as a result of the use; and
(B) indemnifying the corporation for the amount of a judgment, including prejudgment and postjudgment interest, rendered against the corporation, and for all costs and attorney's fees incurred by the corporation in settling or defending the claim; and
(3) stop the use upon request of the corporation if the use interferes with expansion or replacement of railroad facilities, creates a safety hazard, or interferes with railroad operations.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 42. Public Utilities and Carriers and Energy Programs § 42.40.420. Public use of railroad land - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-42-public-utilities-and-carriers-and-energy-programs/ak-st-sect-42-40-420/
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