California § 2197 - Liability for storage or equipment rental charges assessed against a motor carrie
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2197 — Liability for storage or equipment rental charges assessed against a motor carrie, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2197. Liability for storage or equipment rental charges assessed against a motor carrie
(a) Liability for storage or equipment rental charges assessed against a motor carrier by a railroad or steamship company shall be as follows if the charges arise out of a delay caused by the consignor or consignee of the freight: (1) The consignor is liable to the motor carrier for the charges if the consignor caused the delay. (2) The consignee is liable to the motor carrier for the charges if the consignee caused the delay. (b) Nothing in this section shall affect the rights, duties, and obligations between a railroad or steamship company and a motor carrier.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2197
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2197 cover?
Section 2197 ("Liability for storage or equipment rental charges assessed against a motor carrie") 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.
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