Enforcement

(1) If a grade crossing is constructed or converted in violation of Section 65-11-101(c) of the Tennessee Code or this Chapter, the affected railroad may remove the grade crossing and recover the cost of such removal from the party that constructed or converted the grade crossing. (2) If the affected railroad, or any other interested party, has reason to believe that a grade crossing has been constructed or converted in violation of this Chapter, the affected railroad or other interested party may request, in writing, that the Department perform a search of its records to determine if the grade crossing was constructed or converted in compliance with this Chapter. As soon as reasonably possible after receiving such a written request, the Department shall perform the records search and advise the affected railroad or other interested party whether the grade crossing was constructed or converted in compliance with this Chapter.