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title: O.C.G.A. § 46-9-53. Discrimination by railroad companies in applying freight-storage charges.
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# O.C.G.A. § 46-9-53. Discrimination by railroad companies in applying freight-storage charges.

In applying freight-storage charges fixed by the commission, no railroad company shall discriminate between persons, either directly or indirectly, by means of rebate or any other device.

## History

Ga. L. 1890-91, p. 149, § 3; Civil Code 1895, § 2208; Civil Code 1910, § 2651; Code 1933, § 93-403.

## Cross References

Limitation on authority of General Assembly regarding regulation of public utility rates, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. III, Sec. VI, Para. V.