§ 8-8-1-2 — Automatic couplers

It shall be unlawful for any such common carrier
to haul, or permit to be hauled, or used, on its line, any locomotive, car,
tender or similar vehicle used in moving state traffic not equipped with
couplers coupling automatically by impact, and which can be
uncoupled without the necessity of persons going between the ends of
the cars.
Formerly: Acts 1907, c.118, s.2; Acts 1975, P.L.76,
SEC.4.