Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Corporation Commission shall have the authority to administer and prescribe the rates, rules, classifications and practices of railroad companies exclusively in accordance with the provisions of Subtitle IV of Title 49 of the United States Code, as amended by the Staggers Rail Act of 1980, Public Law 96-448. The Commission shall also have the authority to establish, by rule or regulation, standards and procedures to administer the rates, rules, classifications and practices of railroad companies exclusively in accordance with federal law.
1983, c. 443.
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