Motor carriers of passengers shall not be compelled to carry baggage of passengers, except hand baggage, the character, amount, and size of which the motor carrier may limit by its rules and regulations, subject to the approval of the department; and the department may by rule or regulation limit the amount of the liability of the motor carrier therefor. If a motor carrier shall elect to carry the personal baggage of passengers, other than hand baggage, the department shall prescribe just and reasonable rates therefor and such other rules and regulations with respect thereto as may be reasonable and just, and may by rule or regulation limit the amount of the liability of the motor carrier therefor.
History. Code 1981, § 40-1-120 , enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 580, § 1/HB 865.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 40 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 1 - Identification and Regulation
Part 2 - Certification of Motor Carriers
§ 40-1-102. Certificate or Permit Prerequisite to Operation; Minimum Insurance Requirement
§ 40-1-103. Application Form for Certificate; Issuance to Qualified Applicant
§ 40-1-105. Transfer of Certificate
§ 40-1-106. Fitness of Applicant; Protest of Application by Certificate Holder
§ 40-1-107. Information in Application
§ 40-1-108. Transportation of Persons Under Age 21 Drinking Alcohol
§ 40-1-109. Fees Upon Initial Application
§ 40-1-110. Hearing and Notice of Pending Application
§ 40-1-111. Limitation Upon Reapplication for Denied Applicants
§ 40-1-112. Insurance of Motor Carriers
§ 40-1-113. Transportation Contracts Limiting Liability
§ 40-1-114. Temporary Emergency Authority Issued to Carriers
§ 40-1-115. Notice of Discontinuance of Route
§ 40-1-116. Additional Taxation Prohibited by Localities
§ 40-1-118. Establishment of Just and Reasonable Rates, Fares, and Charges for Transportation
§ 40-1-119. Charges by Motor Carriers; Unjust Discrimination by Carriers Prohibited
§ 40-1-120. Limiting Baggage Size for Motor Carrier’s Passengers
§ 40-1-121. Inspection of Books and Records
§ 40-1-122. Observing Laws; Schedule of Operation
§ 40-1-123. Enjoining Operation of Motor Carriers
§ 40-1-124. Perpetual Franchise Over Public Highways Prohibited
§ 40-1-125. Hearing Upon Suspension or Revocation of Motor Carrier Certificate; Judicial Review
§ 40-1-126. Carriers Engaged in Interstate and Intrastate Commerce
§ 40-1-127. Actions for Recovery of Overcharges; Rates, Charges, and Claims for Loss or Damage
§ 40-1-130. Inclusion of Motor Carrier Authorization Number in Advertising