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Power of commissioner to regulate motor common or contract carriers generally. Requirement for certificate. Issuance of certificate for full or partial exercise of privilege sought; terms and conditions of issuance. Authority of commissioner as to revocation, suspension, or change of certificate. Certificate transfer procedure. Considerations determining granting of certificate generally; burden of proof; protest by other carriers; issuance if application unprotested or unopposed. Rules as to manner and form of application for certificate. Fees generally. Hearing on application for certificate; notice. Refusal or revocation of certificate; new application. Requirement as to obtaining of security bond, indemnity insurance, or self-insurance before issuance of certificate or permit. Temporary emergency authority to operate as a motor common or contract carrier. Discontinuance of service by carrier. Registration and licensing of carriers; cities and counties barred from levying taxes on carriers. Motor carrier of property permit. Registration and insurance for carriers engaged solely in interstate commerce; emergency, temporary, or trip-lease vehicle 46-7-17. 46-7-18. 46-7-19. 46-7-20. 46-7-21. 46-7-22. 46-7-23. 46-7-24. 46-7-25. 46-7-26. 46-7-27. 46-7-28. 546 registration permits; late registration and identification; reciprocal agreements; certificate not required. Designation and maintenance of agents for service on nonresident carriers; service of process; venue. Authority of commissioner to prescribe reasonable rates, fares, and charges for carriers; form, filing, and publication of tariffs; collective rate-making procedure. Discrimination in rates, fares, and charges; commissioner’s orders as to permissible reductions in rates and waivers of charges. Rules as to carriage of baggage; rates for carriage of baggage; limitation of liability. Carriage of mail, parcels, and packages [Repealed]. Maintenance by carriers of records as to vehicle and trailer use; filing of records with commission; preservation of summaries of records [Repealed]. Power of commissioner to prescribe and examine books and records of carriers. Observance of size, weight, and speed laws; filing of schedules with commissioner. Railroad companies as motor common carriers [Repealed]. Authority of commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations for safety. Authority of commissioner to adopt rules and orders necessary for enforcement of article. Employment and compensation of enforcement personnel; reimbursement of Commissioners and employees for travel expenses; delegation of enforcement power to employees [Repealed]. Page: 547 Job Path: @mfgmic/west/stcodes/ga/repl/qj04040.63 Date: 06/30/04 Time: 20:57:39 0000 42051-21 (QS) GA 04 RV34 -- 3rd RUN T.46, C.7 MOTOR CARRIERS Sec. 46-7-29. 46-7-30. 46-7-31. 46-7-32. 46-7-33. 46-7-34. 46-7-35. 46-7-36. 46-7-37. 46-7-38. 46-7-39. Power of commission to delegate to its employees authority to hear cases; appeal of decisions to full commission [Repealed]. Enforcement of article. Injunctions. No vested right or perpetual franchise in use of public highways. Proceedings before commissioner generally; appeal from orders. Effect of certificates granted under prior laws. Applicability of article generally [Repealed]. Applicability of article to carriers engaged in both interstate and intrastate commerce. Private carriers excepted from application of article; safety rules authorized; certificates or permits not required. Acceptance of rebates, drawbacks, or unauthorized free transportation passes; possession of goods without authority evidence of intentional violation; burden of proof as to exceptions under article. Penalty. Sec. 46-7-85.4. 46-7-85.5. 46-7-85.6. 46-7-85.7. 46-7-85.8. 46-7-85.9. 46-7-85.10. 46-7-85.11. 46-7-85.12. 46-7-85.13. 46-7-85.14. 46-7-85.15. 46-7-85.16. 46-7-85.17. Article 4 46-7-90. 46-7-91. 46-7-50 through 46-7-79 [Repealed]. Article 3 Limousine Carriers 46-7-85.1. 46-7-85.2. 46-7-85.3. Application for issuance of certificate.