California § 2180 - A common carrier of persons, unless his vehicle is fitted for the reception of pe
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2180 — A common carrier of persons, unless his vehicle is fitted for the reception of pe, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2180. A common carrier of persons, unless his vehicle is fitted for the reception of pe
A common carrier of persons, unless his vehicle is fitted for the reception of persons exclusively, must receive and carry a reasonable amount of baggage for each passenger without charge, except for an excess of weight over one hundred pounds to a passenger; if such carrier is a proprietor of a stage line, he need not receive and carry for each passenger by such stage line, without charge, more than sixty pounds of baggage.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2180
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2180 cover?
Section 2180 ("A common carrier of persons, unless his vehicle is fitted for the reception of pe") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 2180?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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