Any utility doing business in this state or any of its authorized agents, officers or employees who are guilty of knowingly or willfully charging, demanding or receiving any rate or charge for any commodity or service different from that authorized by its lawful tariffs on file with the Alabama Public Service Commission shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 for each offense.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.
Article 2 - Rate or Tariff Violations.
Section 37-8-21 - Charging Rate in Violation of Tariff Generally.
Section 37-8-22 - Charging or Accepting Rate Lower Than Published Tariff.
Section 37-8-23 - Charging or Collecting Higher Than Lawful Rate.
Section 37-8-24 - Granting Unlawful Concessions or Rebates.
Section 37-8-25 - Accepting Rebates, Concessions or Discrimination.
Section 37-8-27 - Free Passes, Rebates or Discounts, Etc. - Penalties for Violations.
Section 37-8-28 - Free Passes, Rebates or Discounts, Etc. - Exemptions.
Section 37-8-30 - Unlawful Pooling of Freights.
Section 37-8-31 - Failure of Railroad to Post Freight Tariffs at Depots.