Washington § 81.80.140 - Regulatory power over contract carriers.

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§ 81.80.140. Regulatory power over contract carriers.

To the extent allowed under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 14501, the commission shall: Supervise and regulate every contract carrier in this state; fix, alter, and amend, just, fair, and reasonable classifications, rules, and regulations and minimum rates and charges of each contract carrier; regulate the account, service, and safety of contract carriers' operations; require the filing of reports and of other data thereby; and supervise and regulate contract carriers in all other matters affecting their relationship with both the shipping and the general public.
[ 2007 c 234 s 75; 1961 c 14 s 81.80.140. Prior: 1937 c 166 s 11; 1935 c 184 s 12; RRS s 6382-12.]

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