Okla. Admin. Code § 165:32-1-11

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 165:32-1-11 - Weed and trash abatement

(a) Railroads or other persons, firms or corporations operating a railroad company are responsible for the reasonable abatement of all rank weeds, noxious plants, thickets and trash, as defined in this Subchapter, along their rights-of-way and at crossings within a sight rectangle within the boundaries of any city or town or unincorporated community in Oklahoma.

(b) Railroads or other persons, firms or corporations operating a railroad company are responsible for the reasonable abatement at public crossings of trees, shrubs and other obstructions within or encroaching within a sight triangle. Upon request of the Commission, the sight triangle may be extended to a sight rectangle if it is determined necessary for proper sight distance at the crossing. Devices, signs or structures necessary for the operation of the railroad and railroad equipment in the process of loading, unloading or switching are not considered obstructions.

(c) This responsibility exists as long as the railroad or other person, firm, or corporation operating as a railroad company, is the legal owner of the right-of-way, even if operations have ceased, and/or the tracks and facilities have been removed. Abatement must begin upon notification received from the Commission.

Okla. Admin. Code § 165:32-1-11

Added at 12 Ok Reg 2107, eff 7-1-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 3053, eff 7-15-98