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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-442 - Civil penalty for violation; deduction; other remedies

40-442.
Civil penalty for violation;  deduction;  other remedies
A. Any person,  firm or corporation that violates any provision of this article or any rule or order adopted pursuant to this article pertaining to the safety of the transportation of gas and hazardous liquids and pipeline facilities shall be subject to a civil penalty of not to exceed two hundred thousand dollars for each violation with each day constituting a separate violation. The maximum civil penalty shall not exceed two million dollars for any related series of violations.
B. Any civil penalty pertaining to gas and hazardous liquid pipeline safety may be compromised by the commission. In determining the amount of the penalty,  or the amount agreed upon in compromise,  the appropriateness of the penalty to the size of the business of the person,  firm or corporation charged,  the gravity of the violation and the good faith of the person,  firm or corporation charged in attempting to achieve compliance,  after notification of a violation,  shall be considered. The amount of the penalty,  when finally determined,  or the amount agreed upon in compromise,  may be deducted from any sums owing by the state to the person,  firm or corporation charged or may be recovered in a civil action in the superior court of this state.
C. All monies collected from civil penalties assessed pursuant to this article and any fines collected by the commission in enforcing this article and rules relating to pipeline safety shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the state general fund.
D. The commission may avail itself of any other authority or remedies available under the Constitution of Arizona and this chapter to effect the purpose of this article,  including the provisions of article 9 of this chapter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-461 - Definitions

40-461.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Director"  means the director of the residential utility consumer office.
2. " Office"  means the residential utility consumer office.
3. " Public service corporation"  means a public service corporation as defined in article XV,  section 2,  Constitution of Arizona except a member-owned nonprofit cooperative corporation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-462 - Residential utility consumer office; director

40-462.
Residential utility consumer office;  director
A. A residential utility consumer office is established to represent the interests of residential utility consumers in regulatory proceedings involving public service corporations before the corporation commission.
B. The governor shall appoint the director of the office pursuant to section 38-211. The director serves at the pleasure of the governor. The director must possess management and administrative skills,  as well as knowledge and experience relating to the regulation of utilities.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-464 - Powers and duties

40-464.
Powers and duties
A. The director may:
1. Research,  study and analyze residential utility consumer interests.
2. Prepare and present briefs,  arguments,  proposed rates or orders and intervene or appear on behalf of residential utility consumers before hearing officers and the corporation commission as a party in interest and also participate as a party in interest pursuant to sections 40-254 and 40-254.01 in proceedings relating to rate making or rate design and involving public service corporations,  except that the director shall not participate in any proceedings pursuant to this paragraph involving a member-owned nonprofit cooperative corporation.
3. Make and execute contracts and other instruments as necessary to perform his duties.
4. Hire employees subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4 as necessary to carry out this article and contract for special services as needed.
5. Employ such attorneys as are required to represent the interests of residential utility consumers.
B. The director shall adopt administrative rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.
C. All contacts by residential utility consumers with regard to quality or quantity of service provided by a public service corporation shall be recorded by the office for the purpose of determining general concerns of consumers. The office may advise the consumer of other agencies that may be of further assistance and shall refer the consumer to the corporation commission utilities division consumer services section established in section 40-110.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-491 - Definitions

40-491.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Customer"  means the person in whose name a utility service is provided.
2. " Person"  means an individual,  partnership,  firm,  association or corporation.
3. " Reconnection"  means the restoration of utility service to a customer or other person after service has been legally disconnected by the utility.
4. " Tamper"  or " tampering"  means any of the following if committed against property that is owned or operated by the utility for transmission or distribution:
(a) Rearranging,  damaging,  altering,  interfering with or otherwise preventing the performance of a normal or customary function of utility property.
(b) Connecting any wire,  conduit or device to any utility property.
(c) Defacing,  puncturing,  removing,  reversing or altering any utility property.
(d) Preventing any meter from properly measuring or registering.
(e) Knowingly taking,  receiving,  using or converting to personal use or the use of another any utility service that has not been measured or authorized.
(f) Diverting or changing the intended course or path of the utility service without the authorization or consent of the utility.
(g) Causing,  procuring,  permitting,  aiding or abetting any person to do any of the acts listed in this paragraph.
5. " Utility"  means any public service corporation,  licensed cable television system or video service network,  telephone line or telegraph line corporation or person engaged in the generation,  transmission or delivery of electricity,  gas,  telephone,  cable television,  telegraph or water service,  including this state or any political subdivision or agency of this state.
6. " Utility service"  means the provision of services or commodities by the utility for compensation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-492 - Tampering with a utility; civil action

40-492.
Tampering with a utility;  civil action
A. A utility may bring an action for damages or to enjoin any activity against a person who:
1. Makes a connection or reconnection with property owned or used by the utility to provide utility service without the authorization or consent of the utility.
2. Prevents a utility meter or other device used to determine the charge for utility services from accurately performing its measuring function.
3. Tampers with property owned or used by the utility.
4. Uses or receives the utility services without the authorization or consent of the utility and knows or has reason to know of the unlawful diversion,  tampering or connection.
B. A utility need not suffer or be threatened with monetary damages to bring an action to enjoin any activity under this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-494 - Presumption of violation

40-494.
Presumption of violation
A rebuttable presumption that there is a violation of section 40-492 arises if either:
1. An instrument,  apparatus or device installed to obtain utility service without paying the full charge is found attached to the meter or other device used to provide the utility service on the premises controlled by the customer or by the person using or receiving the utility service.
2. A meter was altered,  tampered with or bypassed resulting in no measurement or inaccurate measurement of utility services.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-801 - Stock subscription required to form railroad corporation

40-801.
Stock subscription required to form railroad corporation
When capital stock of at least one thousand dollars for each mile of a proposed railroad is subscribed by not fewer than five persons who are citizens of the United States,  the subscribers,  in person or by proxy,  may adopt articles of incorporation for the formation of a corporation to construct,  own and maintain a railroad,  and elect from among themselves not fewer than five nor more than thirteen directors to constitute the first board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-802 - Articles of incorporation

40-802.
Articles of incorporation
The articles of a railroad corporation formed under this article shall contain:
1. Name of corporation.
2. Duration of corporation,  whether permanent or for a stated term of years.
3. Amount of capital stock. The capital stock shall be divided into shares of one hundred dollars each,  and shall be sufficient for the contemplated cost of construction,  right of way and rolling stock as estimated by the engineers employed by the corporation.
4. Names and number of the first directors.
5. Time and place of the annual stockholders' meeting,  the place from and to which the proposed road is to be constructed,  the counties into and through which it is intended to pass,  and its length as near as can be determined.
6. Signatures of subscribers. Each subscriber to the articles shall personally,  or by his attorney in fact,  subscribe his name,  place of residence and the number of shares of stock subscribed by him in the corporation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-803 - Filing and recording articles; commencement of business; amendment of articles to provide for perpetual existence

40-803.
Filing and recording articles;  commencement of business;  amendment of articles to provide for perpetual existence
A. The articles of incorporation of a railroad corporation formed under the provisions of this article shall be filed,  published and recorded,  and a certificate of incorporation issued,  as provided for corporations in general. The incorporation shall be deemed completed and the corporation may commence business upon the issuance of the certificate of incorporation.
B. Articles of incorporation or consolidation of railroad corporations whether incorporated or consolidated under the laws of this state,  or under the laws of this state and any other state or states,  or any such articles which have been amended,  may be further amended by removing any provision limiting the term of the corporation's existence and providing for the permanent existence thereof. The amendment shall be made in the manner prescribed for corporations in general,  but the adoption of the amendment shall require,  in addition:
1. Three-fourths of the votes cast at a stockholders' meeting duly called and held for that purpose.
2. The agreement by the corporation,  upon affirmation by three-fourths of the votes cast at the stockholders' meeting,  that in consideration of the right granted by the legislature to amend the articles of incorporation to provide for permanent existence of the corporation,  it shall be subject to and bound by,  the Constitution and laws of this state existing on the date the amendment is adopted.
3. The filing,  recording and publishing of the agreement in the manner required of amendments of corporations in general.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-804 - Organization of board of directors; officers; adoption of by-laws by directors; ratification by shareholders

40-804.
Organization of board of directors;  officers;  adoption of by-laws by directors;  ratification by shareholders
A. The directors named in the articles of incorporation of a railroad corporation formed under this article shall meet and organize as a board of directors immediately after incorporation. They shall elect a president,  secretary and treasurer to serve until the first annual meeting of the stockholders,  or until their successors are elected and qualified.
B. The directors shall adopt by-laws which shall provide:
1. For regular and special meetings of the stockholders,  the notice required for the meetings,  and by whom special meetings may be called.
2. For the qualifications of stockholders to vote at the meetings and the right of cumulative voting in the election of directors.
3. For the qualification and election of officers and directors,  for their powers and duties,  and for bonds for the faithful performance of their duties.
4. That no person shall be a director unless a stockholder.
5. That at least two of the directors shall be residents of this state.
6. That the stockholders may remove the president or any director,  and elect others in their stead,  at a meeting where notice of the intended removal has been given and at least two-thirds of the outstanding stock is represented in person or by proxy.
C. The by-laws shall be ratified by a majority of the stockholders at a regular meeting or a special meeting called for that purpose.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-805 - Records required to be kept by secretary

40-805.
Records required to be kept by secretary
The secretary shall keep:
1. A record of the meetings of stockholders and directors,  of all contracts entered into by the board of directors,  and of the assets and liabilities of the corporation.
2. A stock ledger showing the names and residences of all stockholders,  the shares held by each and the actual cash paid therefor.
3. A stock transfer book.
4. Other books necessary to show fully the corporate transactions.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-806 - Call for installments on stock subscriptions; notice; action to collect from defaulting subscriber

40-806.
Call for installments on stock subscriptions;  notice;  action to collect from defaulting subscriber
The directors may make calls on stock subscriptions in installments of not more than ten per cent per month,  unless otherwise stipulated in the subscription. Notice of each call shall be given the stockholders by mail,  and shall be published once a week,  for at least four weeks,  in a newspaper published at the principal place of business of the corporation. If the subscriber defaults,  action may be brought for collection of the subscription called,  or so much of the stock as will be necessary to pay the call and the costs of sale may be sold at public auction in the manner provided in the by-laws.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-807 - Certification by president and secretary of paid-in capital stock

40-807.
Certification by president and secretary of paid-in capital stock
The president and secretary,  within thirty days after payment of the last installment of the capital stock as fixed and limited by the company,  shall execute a certificate sworn to by them,  stating the amount of capital so fixed and paid in,  and file it with the corporation commission.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-808 - General powers of railroad corporations

40-808.
General powers of railroad corporations
A. Railroad corporations may:
1. Sue and be sued.
2. Make contracts.
3. Acquire by purchase or gift,  hold,  and convey all property necessary or convenient for the construction,  operation and maintenance of railroad and telegraph lines.
B. Generally for the purpose of carrying on their business,  railroad corporations shall have all the rights,  powers,  and privileges of natural persons.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-810 - Power to borrow money; issuance of notes and bonds; mortgage of property and franchise; sinking fund to redeem bonds

40-810.
Power to borrow money;  issuance of notes and bonds;  mortgage of property and franchise;  sinking fund to redeem bonds
A. Railroad companies may borrow amounts of money they deem necessary for constructing and completing railroads and may issue and dispose of bonds or promissory notes therefor,  in denominations of not less than one hundred dollars,  and at a rate of interest not exceeding ten per cent per annum,  in an amount not exceeding their capital stock. They may issue bonds or promissory notes in payment of any debts or contracts for constructing and completing railroads with equipment and other property relative thereto.
B. To secure the payment of the bonds or notes,  railroad companies may mortgage their corporate property and franchise.
C. The directors shall provide a sinking fund to be applied to the redemption of bonds on or before their maturity.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-811 - Contracting debt exceeding means of corporation to pay; classification; validity of debt

40-811.
Contracting debt exceeding means of corporation to pay;  classification;  validity of debt
A. Every officer,  agent or stockholder of a railroad company,  who knowingly assents to or has any agency in contracting a debt by or on behalf of such company,  unauthorized by law for the purpose,  the amount of which debt with other debts of the company exceeds the means for payment of its debts available,  in its possession,  under its control and belonging to it at the time such debt is contracted,  including its bona fide and available stock subscriptions and exclusive of its real property,  is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
B. The validity of the debt as against the company is not affected by the provisions of subsection A.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-813 - Organization of new corporation on sale at foreclosure; powers

40-813.
Organization of new corporation on sale at foreclosure;  powers
A. When property of any railroad corporation located in this state is sold by virtue of a mortgage or deed of trust,  pursuant to a judgment,  or by virtue of an execution,  the purchasers at the sale may acquire the property sold,  together with other property and franchises of the corporation in this state,  or elsewhere. The purchasers may become a corporation,  with power to own,  operate and enjoy the properties and franchises acquired by the purchase upon filing and recording articles of incorporation as a railroad corporation. The purchasers shall state in the articles the corporation whose property or part of whose property they have acquired,  the court by whose authority the sale was made,  the date of the judgment or decrees authorizing or directing the sale,  a brief description of the property sold,  and the plan or agreement entered into in anticipation of the formation of the new corporation and pursuant to which the purchase was made.
B. Such corporation shall succeed to the rights,  privileges and franchises of the corporation whose property it purchased,  and shall be subject to such liabilities,  regulations and restrictions,  and possess such rights,  as are granted or imposed by law upon other similar corporations incorporated under the laws of this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-814 - Duty of railroads to transport; liability for failure; exceptions

40-814.
Duty of railroads to transport;  liability for failure;  exceptions
A. Railroad corporations shall:
1. Start and run cars for the transportation of persons and property at regular and fixed times.
2. Furnish sufficient accommodations for all persons and property which,  within a reasonable time previous to the time of departure,  are offered for transportation at the place provided for taking and leaving persons and property.
3. Transport between such places persons and property upon the payment of lawful charges therefor.
B. If a railroad corporation refuses or fails to transport persons or property as required by this section,  or to leave the persons or property at the places of destination,  it shall be liable to the party aggrieved for damages thereby sustained.
C. Railroad corporations may decline to receive any person who is intoxicated,  afflicted with contagious disease,  or otherwise unfit to be admitted into its cars.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-815 - Establishment or maintenance of employee association involving compulsory membership or waiver of rights prohibited

40-815.
Establishment or maintenance of employee association involving compulsory membership or waiver of rights prohibited
A person operating a railway in this state shall not establish or maintain a relief association or society the rules or by-laws of which require any employee to become a member thereof,  or to enter into an agreement or stipulation,  directly or indirectly,  whereby the employee stipulates or agrees to surrender or waive any right of damage for personal injuries or death,  or agrees to surrender or waive,  in case he asserts such claim for damages,  any right whatever. Any such agreement or contract signed or entered into by such person is void.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-831 - Right of way through public lands; appropriation of water

40-831.
Right of way through public lands;  appropriation of water
A. The right of way for railroad and telegraph lines to the width of one hundred feet on each side of the center line of the track is granted to railroad corporations over and through any of the lands belonging to the state.
B. Where deep excavations,  heavy embankments or other cuttings,  ditches,  drains,  canals,  culverts or other structures to protect the roadbed and to facilitate its use and enjoyment are required for the grade or other uses,  at such places a greater width of lands may be taken by the corporation and is granted to it not exceeding in addition five hundred feet in width,  and the right is hereby further granted to the corporation to locate,  occupy and hold as much of the lands as necessary for sites and grounds for watering places,  stations and other buildings or structures along the line of the railroad necessary for the operation thereof.
C. Such corporations may appropriate as much of the waters of any springs or streams on the lands as necessary to operate the lines,  together with a right of way over the lands to the springs and streams for the pipes,  ditches,  aqueducts or other conduits,  subject to the laws of the state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-832 - Right of way through lands of persons under disability

40-832.
Right of way through lands of persons under disability
If it is necessary for any of the purposes enumerated in this article for a corporation to acquire land,  estate or right therein,  which is the property of the estate of an infant,  insane person or deceased person,  the personal representative may sell and convey the land,  estate or right to the corporation,  when approved by the judge of the superior court having jurisdiction thereof. The judge of the court shall examine into the terms and conditions of the sale and conveyance,  and if just,  fair and proper,  shall enter an order of approval and endorse the approval upon the conveyance. Thereupon the conveyance shall have the same force and effect as conveyances made by persons competent to convey in their own right.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-841 - Duty of commission to prescribe standards of safety and safety devices

40-841.
Duty of commission to prescribe standards of safety and safety devices
For the purpose of protecting the health and safety of employees of railroads,  the Arizona corporation commission shall prescribe standards of safety and safety devices requiring:
1. Installation and maintenance by railroads of electric marker warning lights on the rear of all trains with sufficient candle power to be visible at a distance of three thousand feet under ordinary atmospheric conditions.
2. Installation and maintenance by railroads of adequate electrical lighting within cabooses for clerical work.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-842 - Service of complaint; answer; hearing; intervention

40-842.
Service of complaint;  answer;  hearing;  intervention
When an employee files a complaint with the commission charging violation of regulations of the commission,  or the commission upon its own initiative issues a complaint,  the person complained of shall be served with a copy thereof and shall,  within twenty days,  file a written answer with the commission. Within ten days after the answer is filed the commission shall set a date for hearing the complaint at a place convenient to both the complainant and the person complained of. The commission may,  in its discretion,  permit any interested person or organization to intervene. A party to the hearing may appear and be heard in person or by his representative,  and may examine or cross-examine witnesses or present other evidence. On motion of a party,  the commission may allow a continuance of not to exceed thirty days.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-843 - Order of decision upon hearing; allowance of time for compliance with order; review of order by superior court; appeal

40-843.
Order of decision upon hearing;  allowance of time for compliance with order;  review of order by superior court;  appeal
A. Within forty-five days after conclusion of a hearing held under the provisions of this article,  the commission shall issue an order dismissing the complaint or requiring compliance with a regulation of the commission. The commission may,  in its discretion,  allow the employer not to exceed forty-five days within which to comply with an order.
B. Upon petition any order of the commission shall be reviewed by the superior court of the county in which the place of employment is located,  and in such action the chairman of the commission shall be the defendant. The decision of the superior court may be appealed to the supreme court.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-844 - Enforcement of article; compliance with commission regulations and orders

40-844.
Enforcement of article;  compliance with commission regulations and orders
A. All persons engaged in the operation of railroads shall comply with any regulation or order of the commission issued under the provisions of this article,  and to furnish any information required by the commission for purposes of this article.
B. The commission or its authorized agent may,  during reasonable hours,  enter the place of operation of any person engaged in the operation of railroads for the purpose of ascertaining whether the standards prescribed under this article are being complied with.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-845 - Violation; penalty; action to collect penalty

40-845.
Violation;  penalty;  action to collect penalty
A. Any person failing to comply with an order or regulation of the commission authorized by this article shall be liable to a penalty of twenty-five dollars for each day of noncompliance.
B. The attorney general shall file an action on behalf of the state for any unpaid penalty within one year after the penalty accrues.
C. Any common carrier railroad which is unable on or before January 1,  1956,  to equip its cabooses as prescribed in this article may apply to the corporation commission for an extension of time. The commission may grant additional time,  not to exceed nine months from January 1,  1956,  and during such period the common carrier railroad shall not be subject to the fine prescribed by this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-846 - Electric headlights; violation; penalty

40-846.
Electric headlights;  violation;  penalty
A. Every railroad corporation,  or receiver or lessee thereof,  shall equip its locomotives used in the transportation of trains over the railroad,  except locomotives regularly used in switching cars or trains,  with electric headlights of not less than fifteen hundred candle power measured without the aid of a reflector.
B. Any railroad company,  or receiver or lessee thereof,  doing business in this state,  which violates the provisions of this section is liable to the state for a penalty of not less than one hundred nor more than one thousand dollars for each offense.
C. Action shall be brought to recover such penalty in a court of competent jurisdiction in the name of the state by the attorney general or by the county attorney of any county in or through which the railroad is operated.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-847 - Bells on locomotives; violation; penalties

40-847.
Bells on locomotives;  violation;  penalties
A. Each railroad corporation shall equip its locomotives with a bell weighing not less than twenty pounds.
B. Any railroad corporation which fails to comply with subsection A of this section is liable for a penalty of one hundred dollars which shall be recovered by an action filed by the attorney general in the name of the state.
C. The amount recovered shall be paid as follows:
1. One half thereof to the informer,  if there is an informer as determined by the court in which the action is filed.
2. One half thereof shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  under direction of the court.
D. In addition to the penalty provided by subsection B of this section,  the corporation shall be liable for all damages sustained by any person for failure of the corporation to comply with subsection A of this section.
E. A separate action may be filed for each violation of subsection A of this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers › § 40-848 - Automatic bell ringer required; violation; classification

40-848.
Automatic bell ringer required;  violation;  classification
A. It is unlawful for any railroad to operate on its tracks within the state an engine not equipped with an automatically operated bell ringer for ringing the bell on the engine,  which will cause the bell on the engine to continue to ring after being set in motion by the engineer or fireman. The device for starting or stopping the bell ringer shall be placed in a position where it can be operated by the engineer or fireman from his usual position in the cab.
B. A railroad violating this section is guilty of a petty offense for each day that any locomotive engine is used in violation of this section,  but if any ringer becomes out of order while the engine in which it is installed is in use,  the engine may complete its trip.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.