Sec.16-304-C1. Definitions  


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  • When used in these regulations, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning herein allocated to them:

    (1) "Tariff" means a publication stating the rates and charges of a motor common carrier, and all rules which the carrier applies in connection therewith.

    (2) "Supplement" means a publication containing changes, additions to or cancellations of rates, charges, classification ratings or rules shown in the tariff to which it applies.

    (3) "Local rate" means a rate between points on and over the authorized line or routes of one carrier only. The tariff containing such rates is a "local tariff."

    (4) "Joint rate" means a rate between points on and over the authorized lines or routes of two or more carriers made by arrangement or agreement between such carriers and evidenced by concurrence or power of attorney. The tariff containing such rates is a "joint tariff."

    (5) "Commission" means the public utilities commission.

    (6) "Commodity rate" means a rate applicable to a specific article or articles described in the tariff in which the rate is published. The tariff containing such rates is a "commodity tariff."

    (7) "Class rate" means a rate based upon the classification of articles as shown in the classification. The tariff containing such rates is a "class rate tariff."

    (8) "Classification" means a tariff giving a list of articles transported segregated into classes taking different ratings, and all rules which the carrier applies in connection therewith.