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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) No hedge, shrub, tree or solid fence shall be erected, planted or maintained within the railroad property or right-of-way and for a distance of 25 yards from the point where that property or right-of-way crosses any public or private road at which grade crossing protection is not provided by gates, warning lights or watchperson.
(b) If any railroad company, at any time, fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall notify the president or other executive officer of the company, in writing, stating the nature of the obstruction. If the company does not within 30 days thereafter comply with subsection (a) of this section, it shall be fined for the first offense $100, for the second offense $200 and for every subsequent offense not less than $500 nor more than $1,000.
(c) The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of offenses under this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 17. Highways § 706. Regulation of maintenance of railroad property - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-17-highways/de-code-sect-17-706/
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