Us Code § 13503 - Exempt motor vehicle transportation in terminal areas
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§ 13503. Exempt motor vehicle transportation in terminal areas
(a)
(1)
(A) is a transfer, collection, or delivery;
(B) is provided by—
(i) a rail carrier subject to jurisdiction under chapter 105;
(ii) a water carrier subject to jurisdiction under subchapter II of this chapter; or
(iii) a freight forwarder subject to jurisdiction under subchapter III of this chapter; and
(C) is incidental to transportation or service provided by the carrier or freight forwarder that is subject to jurisdiction under chapter 105 of this title or under subchapter II or III of this chapter.
(2)
(b)
(1)
(A) is a transfer, collection, or delivery; and
(B) is provided by a person as an agent or under other arrangement for—
(i) a rail carrier subject to jurisdiction under chapter 105 of this title;
(ii) a motor carrier subject to jurisdiction under this subchapter;
(iii) a water carrier subject to jurisdiction under subchapter II of this chapter; or
(iv) a freight forwarder subject to jurisdiction under subchapter III of this chapter.
(2)
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, §103, Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 860.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 10523 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, §102(a).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
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