§ 39-12-1. Declaration of policy.
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state to regulate transportation of property by motor carriers upon its publicly used highways in such manner as to recognize and preserve the inherent advantages of transportation, and to foster sound economic conditions in transportation and among carriers engaged therein in the public interest; and in connection therewith to:
(1) Promote adequate, economical, and efficient service by motor carriers and reasonable charges therefor without unjust discriminations, undue preferences, or advantages or unfair or destructive competitive practices;
(2) Improve the relations between, and coordinate transportation by and the regulations of motor carriers and other carriers;
(3) Develop and preserve a highway transportation system properly adapted to the needs of the commerce of the state; and
(4) Promote safety upon its publicly used highways in the interest of its citizens.
History of Section.P.L. 1935, ch. 2268, art. 1, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 99, art. 1, § 1; P.L. 1946, ch. 1805, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 39-12-1; P.L. 1958, ch. 87, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-12 - Motor Carriers of Property
Section 39-12-1. - Declaration of policy.
Section 39-12-2. - Definitions.
Section 39-12-3. - Exemption from regulations.
Section 39-12-4. - General powers and duties of the administrator.
Section 39-12-5. - Administration of chapter — Investigations — Hearings.
Section 39-12-7. - Issuance of certificate to common carrier.
Section 39-12-8. - Declaration of public interest in contract carriers.
Section 39-12-9. - Permit requirement for contract carriers — Application.
Section 39-12-10. - Issuance of permit to contract carrier.
Section 39-12-11. - Publication of tariffs of common carriers.
Section 39-12-13. - Alteration of common carrier rates by the administrator.
Section 39-12-14. - Factors governing determination of just and reasonable rates — Burden of proof.
Section 39-12-15. - Filing of contracts by contract carriers — Form of contract.
Section 39-12-17. - Determination as to basis of contract rate.
Section 39-12-18. - Revocation of common carrier certificate.
Section 39-12-19. - Revocation of contract carrier permit.
Section 39-12-20. - Transfer of certificates or permits — Joint control of common carriers.
Section 39-12-21. - Dual operations.
Section 39-12-21.1. - Filing of contracts.
Section 39-12-22. - Issuance of a permit to interstate carriers.
Section 39-12-23. - Transfer of interstate carrier permit.
Section 39-12-24. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-12-25. - Operation by fiduciary.
Section 39-12-26. - Registration and identification of vehicles.
Section 39-12-27. - Security for protection of the public.
Section 39-12-27.1. - Advertisements by transporters of household goods.
Section 39-12-28. - Bill of lading requirements — Liability for damages.
Section 39-12-29. - Agent for service of process, notices, or orders on interstate carriers.
Section 39-12-30. - Accounts, records, and reports.
Section 39-12-31. - Employment of personnel.
Section 39-12-32. - Enforcement powers of inspectors.
Section 39-12-33. - Enforcement by police departments.
Section 39-12-34. - Self-incrimination — Immunity from prosecution.
Section 39-12-36. - Unlawful operations — Penalty.
Section 39-12-37. - Rebate, concession, discrimination, or fraudulent evasion of regulation.
Section 39-12-38. - Unauthorized divulging of information by administrator’s personnel.
Section 39-12-38.1. - Records and abstract of cases.
Section 39-12-39. - Annual appropriations.
Section 39-12-40 - — 39-12-42. [Repealed.]