It shall be the duty of every railroad company, or carrier, upon the arrival of freight shipped to any of its depots or stations, to notify the consignee by mail, electronic data transfer, or otherwise when such freight is ready for delivery, and to give a reasonable time for the removal of the same, making due allowance for its class and bad weather and holidays.
Code 1919, § 3916; 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