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What is NYC AC § 16-121?

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This section prohibits the obstruction of railroad tracks by placing or piling snow, ice, or other materials that impede the operation of trains. Violators may face fines or imprisonment. Applies to individuals obstructing railroad right of way.

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§ 16-121 Obstructing tracks.

AC § 16-121

a. It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, place or pile, or assist others in throwing, placing or piling any snow, ice or other impediment or obstruction to the running of cars upon the tracks of any railroad company, or in the space between the rails thereof or in the space between the tracks and a line distant three feet outside of such rails or any ashes, garbage, paper, dust, wood, metal or other rubbish, refuse, junk or other offensive material whatsoever on any part of any railroad right of way. b. Violations. Any person who shall violate any provision of this section, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisonment for ninety days or both.

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