Virginia Code 56-419: Duplicate switch keys of railroads; unlawful making, etc.; punishment.
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It shall be unlawful for any person to make, buy, sell, or give away to any other person any duplicate key to any lock belonging to, or in use by, any railroad company in this Commonwealth on its switches or switch tracks, except upon the written order of that officer of the railroad company whose duty it is to distribute and issue switch lock keys to the employees of such railroad company. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 56-419
- company: includes all corporations created by acts of the General Assembly of Virginia, or under the general incorporation laws of this Commonwealth, or doing business therein, and shall exclude all municipal corporations, other political subdivisions, and public institutions owned or controlled by the Commonwealth. See Virginia Code 56-1
- Person: includes individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. See Virginia Code 56-1
- Railroad: includes all railroad or railway lines, whether operated by steam, electricity, or other motive power, except when otherwise specifically designated. See Virginia Code 56-1
- Railroad company: includes any company, trustee or other person owning, leasing or operating a railroad. See Virginia Code 56-1
Code 1919, § 4019.