Washington Statutes
§ 80.36.050 — Use of railroad right-of-way—Penalty for refusal by railroad.
Washington § 80.36.050
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Wash. Rev. Code § 80.36.050 (2026).
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Every railroad operated in this state, and carrying freight and passengers for hire, or doing business in this state, is and shall be designated a "post road," and the corporation or company owning the same shall allow telecommunications companies to construct and maintain telecommunications lines on and along the right-of-way of such railroad.
In case of the refusal or neglect of any railroad company or corporation to comply with the provisions of this section, said company or corporation shall be liable for damages in the sum of not less than one thousand dollars nor more than five thousand dollars for each offense, and one hundred dollars per day during the continuance thereof.
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Legislative History
[1985 c 450 s 19;1961 c 14 s 80.36.050. Prior: (i)1890 p 292 s 3; RRS s 11340. (ii)1890 p 293 s 9; RRS s 11356.]
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