Virginia § 56-117 - Company to notify consignee of arrival of freight
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 56-117 — Company to notify consignee of arrival of freight, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-117. Company to notify consignee of arrival of freight
It shall be the duty of every railroad company, or carrier, upon the arrival of freight shipped to any of its depots or stations, to notify the consignee by mail, electronic data transfer, or otherwise when such freight is ready for delivery, and to give a reasonable time for the removal of the same, making due allowance for its class and bad weather and holidays.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 56-117
What does Code of Virginia § 56-117 cover?
Section 56-117 ("Company to notify consignee of arrival of freight") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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