New Jersey § 48:12-121
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-121, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:12-121.
Any railroad company may charge in accordance with the approved tariff on file with
the Board of Public Utility Commissioners for the transportation of the following
property any rate not exceeding twice the rate such company is allowed to charge for
transporting ordinary goods by their respective charters or the law of this State: a. Express matter in packages weighing less than 100 pounds each or the value of which
exceeds $1.00 per pound; b. Property forwarded in passenger or special trains; or c. Property the handling or transportation of which is attended with extraordinary
expense or risk, such as live animals in less quantities than carloads, valuable furniture
not boxed, powder, glass plates, pianos and the like. Any railroad company may receive from any express or transportation company, person
or firm any amount that such company, person or firm shall agree to pay for carrying
express goods or other property; any limit to the rate of compensation in the charters
of such railroad companies or otherwise to the contrary notwithstanding. Nothing in this section shall exonerate any railroad company from carrying goods other
than of the kind above mentioned that shall be offered to their agents for transportation
on the terms prescribed by their respective charters or by the laws of this State.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:12-121
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-121 cover?
Section 48:12-121 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 48:12-121?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-121" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 48:12-121 apply to my situation?
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