California § 493 - No common carrier subject to this part shall engage or participate in the transpo
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 493 — No common carrier subject to this part shall engage or participate in the transpo, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 493. No common carrier subject to this part shall engage or participate in the transpo
(a) No common carrier subject to this part shall engage or participate in the transportation of persons or property, between points within this state, until its schedules of rates, fares, charges, and classifications have been filed and published in accordance with this part. (b) If any common carrier of property, in contravention of subdivision (a), transports any property for which it does not have schedules of rates, fares, charges, and classifications on file, the commission may establish a just and reasonable charge for the transportation. (c) This section is not applicable to network railroad transportation.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 493
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 493 cover?
Section 493 ("No common carrier subject to this part shall engage or participate in the transpo") 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 § 493?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 493 apply to my situation?
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