§ 39-9-4. Charges for transfer of shipments to connecting line.
Whenever merchandise is transported over any portion of two (2) railroads that form a connecting line, and the tracks of which so unite that cars can pass from one to another, no charge shall be made for the loading or unloading or for the carriage of the merchandise from the cars of one of the railroads to the cars of the other.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 187, § 30; G.L. 1909, ch. 215, § 34; G.L. 1923, ch. 251, § 25; G.L. 1938, ch. 124, § 25; G.L. 1956, § 39-9-4.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-9 - Railroad Rates and Service
Section 39-9-1. - Reasonable facilities and accommodations required.
Section 39-9-2. - Abandonment of stations — Seasonal stations.
Section 39-9-3. - Railroads as common carriers — Articles transported by connecting lines.
Section 39-9-4. - Charges for transfer of shipments to connecting line.
Section 39-9-5. - Services and facilities provided to other railroads.
Section 39-9-6. - Determination of terms for services and facilities to other railroads.
Section 39-9-7. - Award of commissioners to determine terms of services and facilities.
Section 39-9-8. - Tariffs for transportation of milk.
Section 39-9-9. - Fixing of rates for milk.
Section 39-9-10. - Forfeiture for failure to observe established rates for milk.
Section 39-9-11. - Baggage of passengers.
Section 39-9-12. - Certificates for excess fare paid on train.