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AZ Rev Stat § 40-849 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-849 - Transportation of employees; equipment required; violation; classification; time to comply

40-849.  Transportation of employees;  equipment required;  violation;  classification;  time to comply A. It is unlawful for an owner or operator of a common carrier railroad to transport its employees in,  or for such purpose to furnish its employees with,  a rail motor car not having the following equipment: 1. A transparent windshield made of safety glass or plastic and sufficient in width and height to afford reasonable protection. 2. A suitable mechanically operated device that will remove rain,  snow and sleet from such windshield. 3. An electric head lamp of sufficient candle power to render visible under ordinary atmospheric conditions at a distance of three hundred feet any obstruction,  landmark,  warning sign or grade crossing on the railroad right of way. 4. At least one electric red lamp on the rear of such motor car with sufficient candle power to be visible at a distance of three hundred feet under ordinary atmospheric conditions. B. The head and rear lights provided for in subsection A shall only be required during the hours between one-half hour before sunset and one-half hour after sunrise. C. A common carrier railroad which is unable,  on or before July 3,  1955,  to equip its rail motor cars as prescribed by subsection A may apply to the corporation commission for an extension of time to do so. Upon a showing of good cause,  the commission may grant additional time,  not to exceed one year from July 3,  1955,  to an operator or owner of a common carrier railroad within which to equip its rail motor cars as prescribed by subsection A. When extension of time is granted,  the penalty provisions of subsection D shall not be applicable to such carrier during the period of the extension. D. Any owner or operator of a common carrier railroad who operates for or furnishes its employees with a rail motor car which is not equipped as prescribed by subsection A shall be guilty of a petty offense. Each day or part of a day a rail motor car not so equipped is operated or furnished its employees constitutes a separate offense.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-852 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-852 - Allowing engine or car to remain upon public crossing; classification

40-852.  Allowing engine or car to remain upon public crossing;  classification An engineer,  conductor or other employee or officer of a railroad company who permits a locomotive or cars to be or remain upon the crossing of a public highway over such railway so as to obstruct travel over the crossing for a period exceeding fifteen minutes,  except in cases of unavoidable accident,  is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-854 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-854 - Failure to warn at public crossing; classification

40-854.  Failure to warn at public crossing;  classification A person in charge of a railroad locomotive who before crossing any traveled public way omits to cause the bell to ring or a whistle,  siren or other sounding device to sound at a distance of at least eighty rods from a crossing and until it is reached,  is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-855 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-855 - Violation of duty by railroad officer or employee; classification

40-855.  Violation of duty by railroad officer or employee;  classification An officer,  agent or servant of a railroad company who is guilty of any criminally negligent violation or omission of his duty as such officer,  agent or servant,  whereby human life or safety is endangered,  the punishment of which is not otherwise prescribed,  is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-856 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-856 - Railroad police; powers; qualifications; liability of company

40-856.  Railroad police;  powers;  qualifications;  liability of company A. Any railroad company may appoint one or more persons to be designated by such railroad company as railroad police to aid and supplement the law enforcement agencies of this state in the protection of railroad property and the protection of the persons and property of railroad passengers and employees. While engaged in the conduct of this employment,  each railroad policeman so appointed shall possess and exercise all law enforcement powers of peace officers in this state. B. Any person appointed by a railroad company to act as a railroad policeman under the provision of subsection A of this section shall first have the minimum qualifications established for peace officers and police officers pursuant to section 41-1822. The railroad company shall file the name of each such railroad policeman,  on the date of the peace officer's appointment,  with the Arizona peace officer standards and training board. If the proposed railroad policeman meets the minimum qualifications established under section 41-1822,  the Arizona peace officer standards and training board shall issue the appointee a certificate of authority to act as a peace officer and may thereafter revoke such certificate for good cause shown. C. Each railroad company appointing any railroad police shall be liable for any and all acts of such railroad police within the scope of their employment. Neither the state nor any political subdivision shall be liable for any act or failure to act by any such railroad policeman.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-881 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-881 - Train crew requirements

40-881.  Train crew requirements A. A passenger,  mail or express train composed of less than six cars,  when operated outside yard limits shall carry a crew consisting of not less than one engineer,  one fireman,  one conductor and one flagman. This subsection shall not apply to gasoline motor cars. B. A passenger,  mail or express train composed of six or more cars,  when operated outside yard limits on main line tracks,  shall carry a crew consisting of not less than one engineer,  one fireman,  one conductor,  one flagman,  and one brakeman. When such train is operated outside yard limits on branch lines (including the use of main lines where necessary to reach initial or final terminals of branch lines) it shall carry a crew consisting of not less than one engineer,  one fireman,  one conductor,  and one brakeman.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-882 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-882 - Train crews; penalty for violation of full crew requirements

40-882.  Train crews;  penalty for violation of full crew requirements A. It is unlawful for any railroad company,  or for the receiver of such company,  to run upon any railroad or any part thereof within this state,  any train,  locomotive or engine which does not carry for use in its operation,  a full crew as provided by section 40-881. B. Each railroad company or receiver who runs upon any railroad or any part thereof within this state,  any train,  locomotive or engine which does not carry in its operation a full crew as provided by section 40-881,  is liable to the state for a penalty of not less than one hundred dollars for every such offense. C. All actions for penalties to be recovered under this section shall be brought and prosecuted to judgment in the name of the state,  as plaintiff,  in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county of Maricopa,  or in any county in the state into or through which the defendant's railroad line is operated,  and the action shall be brought and prosecuted by the attorney general or under his direction,  or by the county attorney of any such county.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-883 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-883 - Exceptions to full crew requirements

40-883.  Exceptions to full crew requirements A. Nothing contained in sections 40-881 and 40-882 shall apply: 1. To relief or wrecking trains when a sufficient number of persons are not immediately available to comply with those sections. 2. To any railroad less than forty miles long,  including all of its operated lines. 3. When trains have been sent out or started at the last division point with the requisite number of employees,  but,  owing solely to disability or refusal of one or more of the employees to act,  the train is left with less than a full crew. B. No baggage master shall be required in the operation of a train upon which baggage is not carried.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-884 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-884 - Train dispatcher; age and experience; violation; classification

40-884.  Train dispatcher;  age and experience;  violation;  classification A railroad company or corporation operating a line of railroad within this state,  which employs or permits any person to act as telegraph operator for the purpose of receiving or transmitting messages,  orders or other instructions governing or affecting the movement of a train unless the person is at least eighteen years of age and has had not less than one year experience as a telegraph operator,  is guilty of a petty offense.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-886.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-886.02 - Featherbedding

40-886.02.  Featherbedding It is the policy of the people of the state of Arizona that featherbedding practices in the railroad industry should be eliminated and that national settlement of labor controversies relating to the manning of trains should be made effective in Arizona. Accordingly,  the award of the federal arbitration board no. 282 appointed by President John F. Kennedy pursuant to Congressional Public Law 88-108 of August 28,  1963,  providing for the elimination of excess firemen and brakemen on diesel powered trains,  or awards made pursuant thereto,  shall be made effective in this state. Said award was the culmination of the proceedings originating with the presidential railroad commission which was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower at the request of both railroad labor and management and which reported to President Kennedy on February 26,  1962. Nothing contained in the laws of this state shall prevent a common carrier by railroad from manning its trains in accordance with said award,  in accordance with any federal legislation or awards pursuant thereto,  or in accordance with any agreement between a railroad company and its employees or their representatives.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-1001 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-1001 - Unclaimed freight or baggage

40-1001.  Unclaimed freight or baggage When any freight or baggage comes into possession of a common carrier,  and is unclaimed or cannot be delivered,  the carrier shall safely keep it as a warehouseman for three months,  unless it is perishable or liable to depreciate in value by keeping,  and the carrier shall be entitled to a reasonable compensation for storage thereof.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-1002 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-1002 - Sale; notice; posting and publication

40-1002.  Sale;  notice;  posting and publication A. At the expiration of the three months period as provided by section 40-1001,  the carrier may sell the freight or baggage at public auction for cash,  at the place of delivery,  or at the county seat of the county in which the place of delivery is located,  after ten days public notice. B. Notice may be given by one publication at least ten days prior to the date of the sale in a newspaper of general circulation published in the city or town where the sale is to take place,  or if there is no such newspaper published at the place of sale,  then in the newspaper published nearest thereto,  and by posting notices in three conspicuous places at the place of sale for at least ten days next preceding the date of the sale. C. The notice shall contain a general description of the freight or baggage to be sold,  the check number and the name of the consignee,  name of the consignor,  and the place where shipped from,  if known,  and the amount of unpaid charges thereon,  if any,  and the time,  place and terms of sale.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-1003 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-1003 - Inspection; record of sale

40-1003.  Inspection;  record of sale A. In order to prepare the notice and make the sale,  the carrier shall open each package and inspect the contents thereof,  which shall be exposed at the time of sale. B. A true record of the sale shall be kept,  including a copy of the notice.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-1004 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-1004 - Proceeds of sale; disposition

40-1004.  Proceeds of sale;  disposition A. The proceeds of the sale shall be paid,  less the expenses of sale and the carrier's charges,  upon demand and proof of ownership made by the owner to the carrier at any time within sixty days after the sale. B. If the proceeds of the sale are not claimed by the owner within sixty days,  they shall be deposited into the treasury of the county in which the sale takes place,  and if not claimed by the owner within one year thereafter,  they shall be paid into the general fund of the county.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-1005 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-1005 - Perishable freight or baggage

40-1005.  Perishable freight or baggage A. If unclaimed freight or baggage is perishable or liable to depreciate in value by keeping,  and that fact appears to the carrier,  it may be sold forthwith and without notice at the places provided by section 40-1002. B. The proceedings after such sale shall be the same as provided for nonperishable freight and baggage.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-1111 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-1111 - Definitions

40-1111.  Definitions In articles 2,  3 and 4,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Authority"  means a metropolitan public transit authority organized under this article. 2. " Board"  means the board of directors of a metropolitan public transit authority. 3. " Director"  means a member of the board of directors. 4. " Metropolitan public transit authority"  means a political subdivision organized solely to provide necessary plants,  equipment,  work instrumentalities,  and real and personal property and rights thereto,  which are used or useful for the transportation of passengers for hire on scheduled routes. 5. " Municipality"  means any incorporated city or town. 6. " Operating area"  means the area within which the authority provides transportation service,  the boundaries of which shall be established in accordance with this article. 7. " Public agency"  includes the state of Arizona and any county,  city,  town,  district or other public agency or entity created under the laws of this state or the federal government. 8. " Public transit"  means the local transportation of passengers and their incidental baggage on scheduled routes by means of a conveyance on an individual passenger fare-paying basis,  and excluding transportation by a sightseeing bus,  taxi or any vehicle not operated on a scheduled route basis. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit the authority from providing school bus services for transportation of pupils between their place of residence and school.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-1112 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-1112 - Qualifying bodies which may form authority; purposes

40-1112.  Qualifying bodies which may form authority;  purposes A. A metropolitan public transit authority may be formed by any of the following: 1. The governing body of a municipality,  the population of which is not less than fifty-one per cent of the proposed area of the authority. 2. The governing bodies of more than one municipality acting jointly in a county,  the combined population of which are not less than fifty-one per cent of the proposed area of the authority. 3. The board of supervisors of a county if the population of the unincorporated areas of such county within the proposed authority area and the population of any one or more contracting municipalities when combined is not less than fifty-one per cent of the population of the county. B. Such an authority may acquire,  own and operate a metropolitan public transit system including all appurtenances thereof in the area of the authority.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-1113 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-1113 - Procedures required to organize an authority

40-1113.  Procedures required to organize an authority A. A metropolitan public transit authority shall be organized and incorporated in the following manner: 1. The governing body of a municipality or county or the governing bodies of more than one municipality or county may pass an ordinance or ordinances declaring that the public convenience and necessity require the incorporation of a metropolitan public transit authority. Such ordinance shall state that it is proposed to incorporate the authority under the provisions of this article and shall include the name of the municipalities or counties,  the area or portion of whose area is to be included within the operating area of the authority and a description of the unincorporated area of the county to be included within operating area of the authority. The ordinance shall have no force and effect unless the proposed contracting municipalities and counties described in such ordinance and qualified to participate shall have approved participation by ordinance or resolution similarly worded. 2. The articles of incorporation of a metropolitan public transit authority shall set forth: (a) The name or names of the originating municipalities or counties. (b) The name of the metropolitan public transit authority and the area to be served by such authority. (c) A statement that permission to organize the authority has been granted by resolution duly adopted by the governing body of the initiating municipalities or counties the area or a portion of the area of which is to be included and the date of adoption of such resolution. B. The articles of incorporation of an authority,  any deeds or other documents by which properties are conveyed to the authority,  and any mortgages executed by the authority shall be filed for record with the secretary of state.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-1114 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-1114 - Authority subject to law and regulations; nonprofit status

40-1114.  Authority subject to law and regulations;  nonprofit status A. An authority shall be subject,  in the operation of its transportation facilities and equipment,  to the laws and regulations of the state of Arizona and of the applicable municipalities relating to traffic and operation of vehicles on the streets and highways of the state and of the municipalities. B. The corporation shall be a nonprofit enterprise,  and no part of its net earnings remaining after payment of its expenses shall inure to the benefit of any individual,  firm or corporation.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-1115 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-1115 - Inclusion of additional areas

40-1115.  Inclusion of additional areas Additional areas may be included within the boundaries of the authority and become a part of such authority. If a petition for the inclusion of additional territory signed by at least fifty-one per cent of the qualified electors who reside within the limits of the additional territory is filed with the authority,  such additional territory may be included in the authority by resolution of the board. Whenever any area shall be annexed or consolidated with a municipality which is a part of and otherwise completely within the boundaries of the authority organized as provided by this article,  such annexed or consolidated area shall,  by virtue of its annexation or consolidation to such municipality,  become and be a part of the authority.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-1116 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-1116 - Judicial review of action of municipality or county

40-1116.  Judicial review of action of municipality or county A party aggrieved by the act of a municipality or county in forming a metropolitan transit authority may,  not later than twenty days after passage of the ordinance to incorporate the authority,  bring an action in superior court in the county in which the authority is formed to set aside the action of the municipality or county.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-1117 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-1117 - Condemnation privilege

40-1117.  Condemnation privilege The authority may use the provisions of law relating to eminent domain. No provision for eminent domain given to the authority by this section or by any provision of law may be exercised against property or any franchise of a common carrier of passengers when a territory is being adequately served by such common carrier of passengers under authority of law. Such condemnation proceedings shall only be applicable to property located within the area of the authority.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-1118 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-1118 - Exemption from taxation

40-1118.  Exemption from taxation A. The title to all property acquired under the provisions of this article shall immediately and by operation of law vest in such transit authority,  in its corporate name,  and is dedicated and set apart for the uses and purposes set forth in this article,  and shall be exempt from all taxation,  including sales,  gross receipts,  motor vehicle registration fees,  and any use taxes,  provided the authority shall not be authorized to acquire title to any property other than property used for transportation purposes or directly connected therewith. B. Bonds issued pursuant to article 4 of this chapter,  their transfer and income therefrom shall at all times be free from taxation within the state.