Discontinuance of service by carrier

A motor common or contract carrier of passengers may discontinue its entire service on any route upon 30 days’ published notice to be prescribed by the commissioner, and thereupon its certificate therefor shall be canceled. A motor common or contract carrier of passengers may discontinue any part of its service on any route upon 30 days’ published notice, subject, however, to the right of the commissioner to withdraw its certificate for such route if, in the opinion of the commissioner, such diminished service is not adequate or is no longer compatible with the public interest. (Ga. L. 1931, p. 199, § 14; Code 1933, § 68-619; Ga. L. 1996, p. 950, § 3; Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, § 9-4.) Editor’s notes. — Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, § 13-1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the 2000 Act which amended this Code section becomes fully effective July 1, 2001, but authorizes administrative action commencing April 28, 2000, for purposes of appointing certain officials, adopting rules and regulations, employing personnel, and preparing for and phasing in full implementation; provided, however, that the Governor may by executive order extend the date for full implementation of the Act to no later than July 1, 2003. In accordance with an executive order issued June 29, 2001, by the Governor, the amendment of this Code section by Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, became fully effective July 1, 2001.