§ 37-9-903 — Liability insurance; immunity

Wyoming § 37-9-903

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 37: Public Utilities
• Ch. 9: RAILROADS
• Art. 9: PURCHASE OF RAILROAD PROPERTY

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(a) A city, town or county acting either singly or jointly
shall require a lessee of railroad lines to obtain comprehensive
liability insurance covering damages resulting from the
operation of a railroad leased by the city, town, county or
joint powers board pursuant to W.S. 37-9-901(a)(ii).
(b) A city, town or county acting either singly or jointly
is immune from liability arising out of any claim, demand, suit
or judgment for any damage or injury caused by or involving the
operation of a railroad. The lessee of any railroad lines
leased by a city, town, county or joint powers board is liable
for any injury or damage caused by or involving the operation of
railroad lines and no cause of action is allowed against the
city, town, county or joint powers board for any injuries or
damages caused by or involving the operation of railroad lines.