Capítulo 9. TRANSPORTATION OF FREIGHT AND PASSENGERS GENERALLY
107 secciones · 46-9-1 a 46-9-332
Artículo 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 46-9-1Standard of care for carriers and common carriers; presumption of negligence by common carriers arising from loss of goods.
- 46-9-2Power of common carrier to limit liability.
- 46-9-3Showings required by common carrier as prerequisite to use of exceptions under Code Sections 46-9-1 and 46-9-2.
- 46-9-4Liability of common carrier corporation for acts committed outside of scope of charter.
- 46-9-5Limitation of actions by common carriers for recovery of charges.
- 46-9-6Limitation of actions against carriers for recovery of overcharges; requirements regarding rates, charges, and claims for loss or damage.
- 46-9-7Time of accrual of actions under Code Section 46-9-5.
- 46-9-8Requiring specific bonding company as surety.
- 46-9-9Right of employee or surety to cancel bond; notice of cancellation.
Artículo 2. ESTABLISHMENT AND REVISION OF RATES FOR RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION
- 46-9-20Schedules of transportation rates for passengers and freight by railroad companies as evidence of just and reasonable nature of rates; commission to change and revise schedules periodically.
- 46-9-21Giving notice of new and revised rate schedules; giving proof of authenticity of schedules.
- 46-9-22Investigation by commission of through rates.
- 46-9-23Report by commission of excessive, unreasonable, or discriminatory through rates to proper state railroad officials.
- 46-9-24Report by commission of excessive, unreasonable, or discriminatory through rates to Interstate Commerce Commission.
- 46-9-25Representation of commission by Attorney General.
- 46-9-26Commission to prescribe schedule of maximum rates and charges for freight storage by railroad companies.
Artículo 3. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF FREIGHT AND LIVESTOCK · Parte 1. DUTIES AND LIABILITIES OF CARRIERS GENERALLY
- 46-9-40Duty of common carriers to receive goods.
- 46-9-41Duty of common carriers to transport and deliver goods safely and without unreasonable delay.
- 46-9-42Effect of strike by carrier’s employees on carrier’s duty to transport goods.
- 46-9-43Measure of damages for delay in delivery of goods by carrier.
- 46-9-44Estoppel of carrier to dispute title to goods delivered to him for shipment.
- 46-9-45Commencement and termination of carrier’s responsibility for goods.
- 46-9-46Effect of delivery to consignee at intermediate point.
- 46-9-47Fraud on carrier as to nature and value of goods.
- 46-9-48Adjustment and payment by common carriers of claims for loss of property or overcharge for freight; effect of failure by common carrier to adjust and pay claim.
- 46-9-49Duty of railroad or transportation company to furnish facilities for weighing freight; measure of damages for overcharges caused by overweights or false billing.
- 46-9-50Weighing of railroad cars by certified public weighers; manner of weighing cars.
- 46-9-51Written application for railroad cars as prerequisite for consignors’ and shippers’ taking advantage of penalties or forfeitures for failure of company to supply cars.
- 46-9-52Unjust discrimination in freight-transportation rates by common carriers generally.
- 46-9-53Discrimination by railroad companies in applying freight-storage charges.
- 46-9-54Making and retaining freight-storage charges in accordance with rates fixed by commission.
- 46-9-55Remedy for persons charged excessive freight-storage rates or subjected to discrimination in application of freight-storage rates.
- 46-9-56False billing, false weighing, or false report of weight by common carriers.
- 46-9-57False billing or false weighing by a person who delivers property for transportation to a common carrier or for whom, as consignor or consignee, such carrier transports property.
Artículo 3. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF FREIGHT AND LIVESTOCK · Parte 2. TRANSPORTATION OF LIVESTOCK AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS BY COMMON CARRIERS
- 46-9-70 a 46-9-72(sin encabezado impreso)
Artículo 3. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF FREIGHT AND LIVESTOCK · Parte 3. FURNISHING OF REFRIGERATOR CARS BY RAILROAD COMPANIES
- 46-9-90Duty of railroad companies to furnish refrigerator cars; filing of application for cars by shipper.
- 46-9-91Liability of company for failure to furnish cars; written claim for damages by shipper; time of payment by company; liquidated damages.
- 46-9-92Liability of shipper for failing or refusing to accept cars; liability of shipper for failure or refusal to pay damages upon written demand therefor.
Artículo 3. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF FREIGHT AND LIVESTOCK · Parte 4. FREIGHT RECEIPTS, FREIGHT BILLS, AND FREIGHT LISTS
- 46-9-110Issuance of receipts by common carriers to persons delivering goods for transportation; contents of receipts.
- 46-9-111Issuance by railroad companies of duplicate freight receipts to shippers; contents of receipts; delivery of freight to consignee on presentation of railroad receipt.
- 46-9-112Contents of freight bills and freight lists.
Artículo 4. TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS · Parte 1. TRANSPORTATION BY CARRIERS GENERALLY
- 46-9-130Duty of common carrier to receive passengers generally.
- 46-9-131Extent of right of carriers to refuse admittance to persons and to eject passengers.
- 46-9-132Duty of carriers of passengers to exercise extraordinary diligence.
- 46-9-133Duty of common carriers of passengers to furnish comfortable seats and to light and ventilate cars.
- 46-9-134Duty of conductors or other railroad employees to assign passengers to cars and compartments; investing of conductors and railroad employees with police powers.
- 46-9-135Duty of passengers to remain in assigned car, compartment, or seat; ejectment of passenger by conductor and railroad employees.
- 46-9-136Carriage of baggage.
- 46-9-137Granting of passes by common carriers to former employees and their immediate family.
- 46-9-138Granting of annual passes by common carriers to sheriffs and their deputies.
- 46-9-139Selling or dealing in passenger tickets by person other than authorized agent of common carrier issuing such tickets.
- 46-9-140Duty of common carriers to redeem unused tickets and unused portions of tickets.
Artículo 4. TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS · Parte 2. TRANSPORTATION BY RAILROAD COMPANIES
- 46-9-150Duty of railroad companies to furnish passengers with drinking water and lights.
- 46-9-151Duty of railroad companies to telegraph and post bulletins of delayed trains.
- 46-9-152Duty of railroad companies to provide conductors and other employees with baggage checks; duty of conductors to check trunks and baggage.
Artículo 4. TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS · Parte 3. ISSUANCE OR SALE OF TICKETS FOR PASSAGE ON VESSELS
- 46-9-170Failure of person issuing or selling passenger tickets on board vessel to include country of registry on advertisement, circular, or other printed paper in regard to passage.
- 46-9-171Contents of tickets, certificates, orders, or receipts issued as evidence of a right of passage on the high seas; required signatures on such tickets, certificates, orders, or receipts.
- 46-9-172Penalty.
Artículo 5. CARRIERS’ LIENS
Artículo 6. CONNECTING CARRIERS GENERALLY
- 46-9-210Duty of railroad companies to put on sale and to sell tickets of connecting roads and to check baggage over such roads.
- 46-9-211Duty of railroad companies to place their tickets for sale with connecting roads; duty to accept such tickets and to receive and transport baggage checked upon such tickets; security for tickets.
- 46-9-212Switching off and delivering to connecting roads all cars consigned to points over or beyond the connecting roads.
- 46-9-213Discrimination by railroad companies in freight-transportation rates charged to connecting lines and routes.
- 46-9-214Applicability of Code Sections 46-9-212 and 46-9-213 to interstate shipments and consignments.
- 46-9-215Duty of railroad companies to receive freight cars from connecting roads; measure of damages for failure or refusal to receive cars.
- 46-9-216Civil penalty.
Artículo 7. EXPRESS COMPANIES
- 46-9-230Manner of incorporation of express companies.
- 46-9-231Organization of express companies.
- 46-9-232Location of principal office.
- 46-9-233Powers of express companies generally.
- 46-9-234Venue; binding effect of judgment.
- 46-9-235Service of process; effect of judgment.
- 46-9-236Posting of name of president or chief officer of express company.
Artículo 8. MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
- 46-9-250Demand or receipt by railroad companies of more than a fair and reasonable rate for transportation of passengers or freight or for transportation of railroad cars.
- 46-9-251Unjust discrimination by railroad companies as to rates or charges for transportation of passengers or freight and for use and transportation of railroad cars.
- 46-9-252Overcharging by officers, agents, or other employees of common carriers.
- 46-9-253Transportation of gunpowder, dynamite, or other explosives.
Artículo 9. GEORGIA RAIL PASSENGER AUTHORITY LAW
- 46-9-270Short title.
- 46-9-271Legislative purpose.
- 46-9-272Definitions.
- 46-9-273Powers of authority generally.
- 46-9-274Membership of authority; filling of vacancies; disclosure of pecuniary interests; election of officers; expense allowance and travel costs.
- 46-9-275Issuance of revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations; refunding bonds.
- 46-9-276Authority to execute agreements or instruments; proceeds from sale of bonds and other obligations; issuance of subsequent obligations; bond anticipation notes; validation and forms of bonds.
- 46-9-277Public purpose of article.
- 46-9-278Liberal construction to effect stated purpose.
- 46-9-279Status of bonds and other obligations as constituting debt or obligation of state, county, or other political subdivisions.
- 46-9-280Exemption of authority from taxes or assessments.
- 46-9-281Effect of article on other authorities.
Artículo 9A. RAILWAY PASSENGER SERVICE CORRIDOR SYSTEM
Artículo 10. RAPID RAIL TRANSIT COMPACT
- 46-9-300Authority of Governor to execute compact for a designated state; legislative approval of compact; text of compact.
Artículo 11. SOUTHWEST GEORGIA RAILROAD EXCURSION AUTHORITY
- 46-9-320Short title.
- 46-9-321Creation; administrative assignment.
- 46-9-322Definitions.
- 46-9-323Powers.
- 46-9-324Membership; civil office; chairperson; conflicts of interest; compensation.
- 46-9-325Members accountable as trustees; records.
- 46-9-326Revenue bonds, notes, and other obligations.
- 46-9-327Provisions of obligations; use of proceeds; form of bonds.
- 46-9-328Implementation of rail passenger excursion projects.
- 46-9-329Liberal construction of provisions.
- 46-9-330Indebtedness not obligation of state or political subdivision.
- 46-9-331Purpose of authority’s creation; tax exemption.
- 46-9-332Authorization for rail passenger excursion projects not limited.