§ 11141. Definitions

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In this subchapter— (1) the terms “rail carrier” and “lessor” include a receiver or trustee of a rail carrier and lessor, respectively; (2) the term “lessor” means a person owning a railroad that is leased to and operated by a carrier providing transportation subject to the jurisdiction of the Board under this part; and (3) the term “association” means an organization maintained by or in the interest of a group of rail carriers providing transportation or service subject to the jurisdiction of the Board under this part that performs a service, or engages in activities, related to transportation under this part.

(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 102(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 834.)

Prior Provisions

A prior section 11141, Pub. L. 95–473, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1425; Pub. L. 99–521, § 9(c), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2997, defined terms for purposes of former sections 11141 to 11145 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a). See sections 11141, 14121, and 15721 of this title.

                    
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