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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 1§ 230 Railroad Corporation Definition

§ 230 Railroad Corporation Definition

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§ 230 Railroad Corporation Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about companies or people who run railroads for money.
  • •If you own, control, or manage a railroad and get paid for it, this law applies to you.
  • •It doesn’t matter if you’re a big company or just one person—if you’re in charge of a railroad for pay, you’re included.

Example

A small company owns a short train track that carries goods for factories and charges money for it.

This company is considered a 'railroad corporation' under the law because they operate a railroad and get paid for it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 230 Railroad Corporation Definition

“Railroad corporation” includes every corporation or person owning, controlling, operating, or managing any railroad for compensation within this State. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Railroad corporationowningcontrollingoperatingmanagingrailroadcompensation

Related Statutes

  • § 230.6 Sewer System Corporation Definition
  • § 232 Street Railroad Operations Definition
  • § 236 Telegraph Corporation Definition
  • § 237 Toll Bridge Corporation Definition
  • § 241 Water Corporation Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 230.
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