Code of Alabama - Title 37: Public Utilities and Public Transportation - Section 37-8-23 - Charging or collecting higher than lawful rate

Section 37-8-23 - Charging or collecting higher than lawful rate.

Any corporation, partnership, association or person owning or operating a railroad or other utility transporting passengers or property, or officer, servant or agent of any such, who shall knowingly charge or collect a fee or charge at a higher rate for the transportation of passengers or property than prescribed or authorized by law, or fixed by the Public Service Commission, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than $50.00 for each offense.

(Code 1923, §5376; Code 1940, T. 48, §426.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021