Georgia Code, Title 46, Chapter 8, Article 2 - Powers and Duties of Commission As to Railroad Companies Generally

• § 46-8-20 - Exclusive Power of Commission to Determine Just and Reasonable Rates and Charges; Establishing Rates and Tariffs Generally; Locating of Depots and Construction of Freight and Passenger Buildings
  (a) The power to determine what are just and reasonable rates and charges is vested exclusively in the commission.(b) The commission: (1) Shall make...
• § 46-8-21 - Powers of Commission Regarding Railroads Generally
  The commission shall have power and authority: (1) To ascertain the cost of construction and the present value of properties in Georgia owned by...
• § 46-8-22 - Investigation by Commission of Books and Papers of Railroad Companies; Inspection of Railroad Offices and Stations; Examination of Railroad's Agents and Employees; Rules and Regulations Concerning Investigations and Inspections
  (a) It shall be the duty of the commission to investigate the books and papers of all railroad companies doing business in this state...
• § 46-8-23 - Prescription and Enforcement by Commission of Rules, Regulations, and Orders As to Receipt, Transportation, and Delivery of Freight by Railroads
  The commission is vested with full power and authority to make, prescribe, and enforce all such reasonable rules, regulations, and orders as may be...
• § 46-8-24 - Inspection by Commission of Contracts and Agreements Between Railroad Companies; Disapproval of Agreements; Inclusion in Agreements of Rates Exceeding Rates Fixed by Commission
  All contracts and agreements as to freight and passenger rates between railroad companies doing business in this state shall be submitted to the commission...
• § 46-8-25 - Inspection of Railroads by Commission; Requiring Repair of Railroads; Allotment of Reasonable Time for Repairs; Effect of Code Section on Liability of Railroads
  The commission, upon complaint, shall inspect any railroad or any part of any railroad in this state. If the railroad is found to be...

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