145.50 – Penalties for littering on railroad tracks and rights-of-way

§ 145.50 Penalties for littering on railroad tracks and rights-of-way.

1. No person shall throw, dump, or cause to be thrown, dumped,
   deposited or placed upon any railroad tracks, or within the limits of
   the rights-of-way of any railroad, any refuse, trash, garbage, rubbish,
   litter or any nauseous or offensive matter.
2. Where a highway or road lies in whole or part within a railroad
   rights-of-way, nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting
   the use in a reasonable manner of ashes, sand, salt or other material
   for the purpose of reducing the hazard of, or providing traction on
   snow, ice or sleet situated on such highway or road.
3. A violation of the provisions of subdivision one of this section
   shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars
   and/or a requirement to perform services for a public or not-for-profit
   corporation, association, institution or agency not to exceed eight
   hours and for any second or subsequent violation by a fine not to exceed
   five hundred dollars and/or a requirement to perform services for a
   public or not-for-profit corporation, association, institution or agency
   not to exceed eight hours.
4. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to a railroad or
   its employees when matter deposited by them on the railroad tracks or
   rights-of-way is done pursuant to railroad rules, regulations or
   procedures.