When rates, fares, and charges excluding those covered by contracts have been published in a tariff, it shall be unlawful for any such company to charge, demand, collect, or receive from any person a greater or less compensation for the transportation of passengers or property, or for any services in connection therewith, than is specified in such published schedule of rates, fares, and charges, unless it is determined that a rate, fare or charge has been recorded in error.
Code 1919, § 3910; 1979, c. 106; 1996, cc. 114, 157.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 56 - Public Service Companies
Chapter 6 - Transportation Companies Generally
§ 56-102. Unlawful to charge other than published tariff
§ 56-111. When railroads may operate by motor vehicle or aircraft
§ 56-117. Company to notify consignee of arrival of freight
§ 56-118. Freight bill; what to contain
§ 56-119. Contracts, etc., limiting liability invalid
§ 56-122. When railroad, steamship, etc., companies not liable as a common carrier
§ 56-123. Adjustment of claims against carriers
§ 56-124. Procedure in action on such claims
§ 56-125. Suits against unincorporated carriers
§ 56-128. Commission's examination of all transportation companies, etc.
§ 56-129.1. Participation in the Federal Railroad Administration Safety and Inspection Program
§ 56-130. Penalty for failure to make necessary repairs, etc.
§ 56-131. Accident Investigation and Reporting
§ 56-140. Penalty for violation of chapter, orders, rules or regulations