Every railroad company or line, doing business in this Commonwealth, shall, at the time when such company delivers any articles shipped or transported over its line, furnish to the owner or consignee thereof, or to his agent, a bill, plainly stating the class of freight to which the articles belong, the weight thereof, and the rate charged for transporting the same. Bills may be furnished by mail or contemporaneous electronic transmission.
Code 1919, § 3917; 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