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

Powers of commission regarding railroads generally. 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. Prescription and enforcement by commission of rules, regulations, and orders as to receipt, transportation, and delivery of freight by railroads. Inspection by commission of contracts and agreements between railroad companies; disap- proval of agreements; inclusion in agreements of rates exceeding rates fixed by commission. Inspection of railroads by commission; requiring repair of railroads; allotment of reasonable time for repairs; effect of Code section on liability of railroads. 46-8-42. 46-8-43. 623 Grant of corporate powers and privileges to railroad companies by Secretary of State; procedure in case of disqualification of Secretary of State. Procedures regarding preparation of petition for incorporation; filing of petition and affidavit with Secretary of State; endorsement by Secretary of State; allowance for public inspection of petition and affidavit. Certificate of incorporation; duration of corporate existence; fee for issuance of certificate. Duties of Secretary of State prior to issuance of certificate of incorporation; certificate or duplicate thereof as evidence of existence of corporation and compliance with chapter. Subscription to capital stock; par value of stock; subscription to all capital stock as prerequisite to beginning railroad construction. Payment of subscriptions; procePage: 624 Job Path: @mfgmic/west/stcodes/ga/repl/qj04040.63 Date: 06/30/04 Time: 20:58:51 0000 42051-21 (QS) GA 04 RV34 -- 3rd RUN PUBLIC UTILITIES, ETC. Sec. 46-8-53.