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Published: 2015

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Article 1 General Provisions.

Section 37-8-1 Violation of commission orders generally.

Section 37-8-2 Venue for violations of commission rules or orders or statutes relating to commission.

Section 37-8-3 Compelling testimony of employees who violate Code.

Section 37-8-4 Requiring witnesses to testify before grand jury.

Section 37-8-6 Furnishing of meters; meters open for inspection.

Article 2 Rate or Tariff Violations.

Section 37-8-20 Violation of statutes relating to reasonable rates, adequate service and unjust discriminations.

Section 37-8-21 Charging rate in violation of tariff generally.

Section 37-8-22 Charging or accepting rate lower than published tariff.

Section 37-8-23 Charging or collecting higher than lawful rate.

Section 37-8-24 Granting unlawful concessions or rebates.

Section 37-8-25 Accepting rebates, concessions or discrimination.

Section 37-8-27 Free passes, rebates or discounts, etc. - Penalties for violations.

Section 37-8-28 Free passes, rebates or discounts, etc. - Exemptions.

Section 37-8-30 Unlawful pooling of freights.

Section 37-8-31 Failure of railroad to post freight tariffs at depots.

Article 3 Offenses Involving Sale, Use, or Distribution of Electricity.

Section 37-8-52 Operations in proximity to high voltage overhead conductors of electricity - Generally.

Section 37-8-53 Operations in proximity to high voltage overhead conductors of electricity - Warnings signs.

Section 37-8-54 Operations in proximity to high voltage overhead conductors of electricity - Exemptions.

Section 37-8-55 Operations in proximity to high voltage overhead conductors of electricity - Utility companies not relieved of civil liability.

Article 4 Offenses Involving Sale, Use or Distribution of Gas.

Article 5 Offenses Involving Common Carriers Generally.

Division 1 General Provisions.

Section 37-8-91 Jumping on or off trains.

Section 37-8-94 Venue for violations committed on trains or buses.

Division 2 Violations by Railroad or Its Employees.

Section 37-8-110 Noncompliance with commission order to erect depot or to provide conveniences for travelers - Generally.

Section 37-8-111 Noncompliance with commission order to erect depot or to provide conveniences for travelers - Failure of commission to notify district attorney or Attorney General.

Section 37-8-112 Failure to ring bell or blow horn or whistle on trains.

Section 37-8-113 Failure of railroad superintendent to instruct engineers and conductors regarding blowing horn, whistle, etc.

Section 37-8-114 Failure to use proper precautions to prevent accidents.

Section 37-8-115 Crew member acting on instructions not responsible for obstructing streets, etc.

Section 37-8-117 Failure to provide power headlights on engines.

Section 37-8-118 Violation of judgment confirming commission award regulating railroad's business with connecting line.

Division 3 Damages to or Interference With Railroad Property.

Section 37-8-148 Procuring railroad cars without bona fide intention for use.

Section 37-8-149 Unlawful purchase or receipt, etc., of railroad property.

Division 4 Public Drinking or Intoxication.

Section 37-8-160 Public drinking of prohibited liquors and beverages on railway passenger cars or in waiting rooms.

Section 37-8-161 Intoxication of persons employed upon railways or vessels while engaged in discharge of duties.

Division 5 Transportation of Explosives.

Section 37-8-180 Prohibited generally on passenger conveyances; exceptions.

Section 37-8-181 Nitroglycerine or other like explosives.

Section 37-8-182 Marking of packages containing explosives.

Section 37-8-183 Regulations.

Section 37-8-184 Penalties for violations.

Division 6 Signs Resembling Railroad Signs.

Section 37-8-200 Erection or maintenance of advertising signs resembling railroad signs.

Article 6 Offenses Involving Telephones and Telegraphs.

Section 37-8-212 Unlawful disclosure of messages.

Section 37-8-213 Failure to relinquish party line for emergency call; falsely requesting party line for emergency; notice in directories.

Section 37-8-217 Prohibited instruments - Defined.

Section 37-8-218 Prohibited instruments - Manufacture or sale, etc.

Section 37-8-220 Prohibited instruments - Penalties.

Section 37-8-221 Prohibited instruments - Search and seizure.

Article 7 Offenses Involving Sale, Use or Distribution of Water.

Article 8 Offenses Involving Reports and Records.

Article 9 Offenses Involving Payment of Wages.

Section 37-8-270 Biweekly payment of wages.

Article 10 Unlawful Solicitation of Claims.

Section 37-8-280 Soliciting claims from shippers or consignees against carriers.