Title 45 — RailroadsRelease 119-73
§663 Inspection of accounts, books, etc., of railroad receiving financial assistance
Title 45 › Chapter CHAPTER 15— - EMERGENCY RAIL SERVICES › § 663
Summary
The Secretary must, when needed, inspect and copy records of a railroad that got federal help to check repayment ability, protect U.S. property interests, and make sure the law's purpose is carried out.
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Title 45, §663
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The Secretary is authorized to, and shall as necessary, inspect and copy all accounts, books, records, memorandums, correspondence, and other documents of any railroad which has received financial assistance under this chapter concerning any matter which may bear upon (1) the ability of such railroad to repay the loan within the time fixed therefor, (2) the interest of the United States in the property of such railroad, and (3) to insure that the purpose of this chapter is being carried out.
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45 U.S.C. § 663
Title 45 — Railroads
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73