§ 23-13-246 - Contract carriers -- Schedule of minimum rates and charges, rules, regulations, and practices -- Adherence to schedule required -- Exceptions. - Arkansas Statutes

23-13-246. Contract carriers -- Schedule of minimum rates and charges, rules, regulations, and practices -- Adherence to schedule required -- Exceptions.

(a) No contract carrier by motor vehicle shall demand, charge, or collect a less compensation for the transportation than the charges filed in accordance with 23-13-245, as affected by any rule, regulation, or practice so filed, or may be prescribed by the Arkansas Transportation Commission [abolished] from time to time.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any contract carrier, by the furnishing of special services, facilities, or privileges, or by any other device whatsoever, to charge, accept, or receive less than the minimum charges so filed or prescribed.

(c) However, any contract carrier, or any class or group thereof, may apply to the commission for the relief from the provisions of 23-13-245, and the commission after hearing may grant such relief to such extent and for such time, and in such manner as in its judgment is consistent with the public interest and the transportation policy declared in this subchapter.