§ 39-12-12. Establishment of rates and charges of common carriers — Rate discrimination — Rebates.
It shall be the duty of every common carrier of property by motor vehicle to establish, observe, and enforce just, reasonable, and reasonably compensatory rates, charges, and classification, and reasonable regulations and practices relating thereto, which shall become effective on a date fixed by the carrier, which shall be at least thirty (30) days after the filing of the tariff containing the rates, charges, and classification, unless suspended by the administrator, prior to the effective date of the tariff or classification, upon complaint of any person, organization, or body politic or by the administrator on his or her own motion. No change shall be made in any rate, charge, classification, or any rule, regulation, or practice affecting the rate, charge, or classification, or the value of the service thereunder specified in any tariff of a common carrier by motor vehicle, except after thirty (30) days’ notice of the proposed change filed and posted in accordance with § 39-12-11. The notice shall plainly state the changes proposed to be made and the time when the change will take effect. The administrator, in his or her discretion and for good cause shown, may allow the publication of rates or charges or a change in classification therein, upon notice less than that specified in this section, or may modify the requirements of this section with respect to the posting and filing of tariffs and classifications, either in particular instances or by general order applicable to special or peculiar circumstances or conditions. The administrator, after a hearing, may establish, from time to time, such reasonable rules and regulations as he or she may deem necessary pertaining to the form of tariffs, classifications, or supplements thereto; the time and manner of filing thereof; the suspension of rates before the rates become effective; and bearing upon the validity of any filed or existing rate. No common carrier of property by motor vehicle shall charge or demand or collect or receive a greater or less compensation for transportation or any service in connection therewith between points enumerated in the tariff than the rates and charges specified in the filed tariffs in effect at the time; and no carrier shall refund or remit in any manner or by any device, directly or indirectly, or through any other person, any portion of the rates or charges so specified, or extend to any person any privileges or facilities for transportation in intrastate commerce, except such as are specified in its tariffs.
History of Section.P.L. 1935, ch. 2268, art. 3, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 99, art. 3, § 3; P.L. 1946, ch. 1805, § 1; G.L. 1956, §§ 39-12-8 — 39-12-11; G.L. 1956, § 39-12-12; P.L. 1958, ch. 87, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 113.
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.]