Alabama Statutes
§ 37-8-23 — Charging or Collecting Higher Than Lawful Rate
Alabama·Title 37 Public Utilities and Public Transportation·Ch. 8 Penal Provisions·Art. 2 Rate or Tariff Violations
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.
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Legislative History
(Code 1923, §5376; Code 1940, T. 48, §426.)
Nearby Sections
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§ 37-1-1
Commission Established§ 37-1-100
Effective Date of Orders§ 37-1-101
Modification of Orders§ 37-1-102
Record of Proceedings§ 37-1-105
Rehearing§ 37-1-122
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