Existing agreements--Eminent domain

Nothing in §§ 49-16A-100.2 to 49-16A-100.10 , inclusive, prevents a railroad and a utility from continuing under an existing agreement or otherwise negotiating the terms and conditions applicable to a crossing or the resolution of any disputes relating to the crossing. Nothing in §§ 49-16A-100.2 to 49-16A-100.10 , inclusive, impairs the authority of a utility to secure crossing rights by easement pursuant to the exercise of the power of eminent domain. Source: SL 2014, ch 217, § 7.