Chapter2. TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES.  


Article 1. General Provisions.
Division 1. Rates and Other Regulations.
§ 37-2-1. "Transportation company" defined.
§ 37-2-2. Governmentally owned transportation companies.
§ 37-2-3. Duty of commission to supervise, regulate, and control transportation companies.
§ 37-2-4. When certificate of convenience and necessity required.
§ 37-2-4.1. Owners of land proposed to be acquired by utility or telephone company to be given notice of filing of application for certificate of convenience and necessity.
§ 37-2-5. When permit to abandon service required.
§ 37-2-6. Application for certificate or permit - Notice and hearing.
§ 37-2-7. Application for certificate or permit - Grant or refusal; conditions; revocation; exception.
§ 37-2-8. List of tickets, passes and mileage books to be filed with commission.
§ 37-2-9. Repairs, improvements or changes in property or devices.
§ 37-2-10. Filing and posting of tariffs.
§ 37-2-11. Joint rates.
§ 37-2-12. Changes in rates.
§ 37-2-13. Posted rates to be legally applicable rates.
§ 37-2-14. Temporary or emergency rates.
§ 37-2-15. Special rates.
§ 37-2-16. Penalty for discrimination.
§ 37-2-17. Penalty for excessive rates.
§ 37-2-18. Treble damages.
§ 37-2-19. Reparation.
§ 37-2-20. Concentration and transit privileges and rates.
§ 37-2-21. Bills of lading or receipts - When issued; contents; receipt for cotton in bales; common-law liability not affected.
§ 37-2-22. Bills of lading or receipts - Not given until property delivered to carrier; duplicates.
§ 37-2-23. Bills of lading or receipts - Liability for false or second bill of lading or receipt or for failure to endorse partial delivery.
§ 37-2-24. Bills of lading or receipts - Delivery to cotton compress.
§ 37-2-25. Bills of lading or receipts - Unauthorized sale or transfer of property prohibited.
§ 37-2-26. Bills of lading or receipts - Charges to be settled according to stipulated rate.
§ 37-2-27. Notice to consignees of arrival of freight.
§ 37-2-30. Sale of unclaimed freight - Insurance; application of proceeds; record; disposition of surplus.
§ 37-2-28. Sale of unclaimed freight - Nonperishable freight.
§ 37-2-29. Sale of unclaimed freight - Perishable or live freight.
§ 37-2-31. Duty to receive or transport freight; liability for failure or delay.
§ 37-2-32. Partial delivery of consignment.
§ 37-2-33. Overcharges.
§ 37-2-34. Joint actions against connecting carriers.
§ 37-2-35. Personal baggage of passengers - Free transportation within certain weight limits.
§ 37-2-36. Personal baggage of passengers - Charge for excess baggage.
§ 37-2-37. Personal baggage of passengers - Baggage, etc., of commercial travelers.
§ 37-2-38. Personal baggage of passengers - Maximum size and weight limits; exceptions.
§ 37-2-39. Personal baggage of passengers - Storage charges for baggage left in baggage rooms or station houses.
§ 37-2-40. Free transportation or reduced rates.
§ 37-2-41. Inspection and supervision fees; election.
§ 37-2-42. Refund of excessive charges upon submission of expense bill or receipt.
§ 37-2-43. Soliciting claims against transportation companies forbidden.
§ 37-2-44. Rights of action not waived; penalties cumulative.
§ 37-2-45. Recovery of penalties or forfeitures.
§ 37-2-46. Each violation constitutes separate offense; act of employee act of company.
Division 2. Damages for Loss, Injury,or Delay in Delivery.
§ 37-2-60. Measure of damages for loss, injury, or delay in delivery, etc.
§ 37-2-61. Claim for damages.
§ 37-2-62. Action for damages.
Division 3. Regulations Affecting Public Safety.
§ 37-2-80. Railroad signs.
§ 37-2-81. Duty of locomotive engineer to ring bell or blow horn, etc.
§ 37-2-82. Stopping trains at crossings; right-of-way.
§ 37-2-83. Liability of railroad for failure to comply with Sections 37-2-80 through 37-2-82; burden of proof.
§ 37-2-84. Abandonment and discontinuance of grade crossings.
§ 37-2-85. Examination and licensing of railroad employees.
§ 37-2-86. Employment of unlicensed persons.
§ 37-2-86.1. Conductor and engineer's qualification permit contents; display.
§ 37-2-87. Instruction of engineers and conductors.
§ 37-2-88. Railroad drawbridges.
§ 37-2-89. Railroad fences; liability for injury to stock.
§ 37-2-90. Locomotive headlights.
§ 37-2-91. Railroad accident reports.
Division 4. Regulations for Convenience of Passengers.
§ 37-2-110. Duty of railroad to provide accommodations generally.
§ 37-2-111. Union stations.
§ 37-2-112. Orders of commission - Notice; time for compliance.
§ 37-2-113. Orders of commission - Remedy for noncompliance.
§ 37-2-114. Failure of trains to stop at advertised stations.
§ 37-2-116. Action for damages not barred.
Division 5. Commercial Regulations and Regulations for Convenience of Shippers.
§ 37-2-130. Duty of railroad to maintain depots, etc.
§ 37-2-131. Connection of tracks and interchange of traffic - Generally.
§ 37-2-132. Connection of tracks and interchange of traffic - Railroads running to or through same town or city.
§ 37-2-133. Connection of tracks and interchange of traffic - Switch connections.
§ 37-2-134. Connection of tracks and interchange of traffic - Duty to provide equal and reasonable facilities.
§ 37-2-135. Connection of tracks and interchange of traffic - Duty to deliver freight or cars without unreasonable delay or discrimination; precedence given livestock and perishable freight.
§ 37-2-136. Spur tracks and sidetracks.
§ 37-2-137. Cattle guards.
Division 6. Railway Policemen.
§ 37-2-150. Appointment.
§ 37-2-151. Oath; bond.
§ 37-2-152. Badge.
§ 37-2-153. Powers.
§ 37-2-154. Compensation.
§ 37-2-155. Liability of corporation for acts of policemen.
§ 37-2-156. Filing of notice that services no longer required.
§ 37-2-157. Removal by Governor.
Article 2. Securities of Telephone Companies.