Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
Title37 PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. |
Chapter8. PENAL PROVISIONS. |
Article2. Rate or Tariff Violations. |
§37-8-23. Charging or collecting higher than lawful rate.
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Any corporation, partnership, association or person owning or operating a railroad or other utility transporting passengers or property, or officer, servant or agent of any such, who shall knowingly charge or collect a fee or charge at a higher rate for the transportation of passengers or property than prescribed or authorized by law, or fixed by the Public Service Commission, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than $50.00 for each offense.