49-10.1 Railroad Regulation by Public Service Commission
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<![CDATA[CHAPTER 49-10.1RAILROAD REGULATION BY PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION49-10.1-01. Authority of public service commission. The commission, to the extentnot inconsistent with federal law, may regulate railroads within this state to the extent railroad<br>activities constitute intrastate commerce. The commission may represent the state interests in<br>direct negotiations with rail carriers and in proceedings before Congress, federal agencies, and<br>courts.49-10.1-02. Public policy concerning the regulation of railroads. All railroads arecommon carriers affected with a public interest and subject to regulation as prescribed by this<br>chapter and other applicable provisions of law. The commission, to the extent not inconsistent<br>with federal law, shall regulate railroads to ensure that all rates, facilities, and services are just<br>and reasonable, and are not unduly discriminatory, unduly or unreasonably prejudicial, nor<br>unduly or unreasonably preferential.49-10.1-03. Regulatory powers. The commission shall regulate all railroads carryingproperty or passengers within this state. The commission, to the extent not inconsistent with<br>federal law, shall:1.Prevent unfair competition, unjust discrimination, or undue or unreasonable<br>preferences between shippers or consignees by lines of competing railroads.2.Require the filing of reports and data by railroads as the commission may determine<br>to be necessary to allow it to carry out its regulatory functions under this chapter and<br>other provisions of law.3.Regulate railroads in all matters affecting the relations between railroads and the<br>public to the end that this chapter may be fully and completely carried out.49-10.1-04. Equipment distribution. Repealed by S.L. 1997, ch. 284, </p>
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