§ 39-12-12. Establishment of rates and charges of common carriers — Rate discrimination — Rebates.
It shall be the duty of every common carrier of property by motor vehicle to establish,
observe, and enforce just, reasonable, and reasonably compensatory rates, charges,
and classification, and reasonable regulations and practices relating thereto, which
shall become effective on a date fixed by the carrier, which shall be at least thirty
(30)days after the filing of the tariff containing the rates, charges, and classification,
unless suspended by the administrator, prior to the effective date of the tariff or
classification, upon complaint of any pe
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§ 39-12-12. Establishment of rates and charges of common carriers — Rate discrimination — Rebates.
It shall be the duty of every common carrier of property by motor vehicle to establish,
observe, and enforce just, reasonable, and reasonably compensatory rates, charges,
and classification, and reasonable regulations and practices relating thereto, which
shall become effective on a date fixed by the carrier, which shall be at least thirty
(30) days after the filing of the tariff containing the rates, charges, and classification,
unless suspended by the administrator, prior to the effective date of the tariff or
classification, upon complaint of any person, organization, or body politic or by
the administrator on his or her own motion. No change shall be made in any rate, charge,
classification, or any rule, regulation, or practice affecting the rate, charge, or
classification, or the value of the service thereunder specified in any tariff of
a common carrier by motor vehicle, except after thirty (30) days' notice of the proposed
change filed and posted in accordance with § 39-12-11. The notice shall plainly state the changes proposed to be made and the time when
the change will take effect. The administrator, in his or her discretion and for good
cause shown, may allow the publication of rates or charges or a change in classification
therein, upon notice less than that specified in this section, or may modify the requirements
of this section with respect to the posting and filing of tariffs and classifications,
either in particular instances or by general order applicable to special or peculiar
circumstances or conditions. The administrator, after a hearing, may establish, from
time to time, such reasonable rules and regulations as he or she may deem necessary
pertaining to the form of tariffs, classifications, or supplements thereto; the time
and manner of filing thereof; the suspension of rates before the rates become effective;
and bearing upon the validity of any filed or existing rate. No common carrier of
property by motor vehicle shall charge or demand or collect or receive a greater or
less compensation for transportation or any service in connection therewith between
points enumerated in the tariff than the rates and charges specified in the filed
tariffs in effect at the time; and no carrier shall refund or remit in any manner
or by any device, directly or indirectly, or through any other person, any portion
of the rates or charges so specified, or extend to any person any privileges or facilities
for transportation in intrastate commerce, except such as are specified in its tariffs.