Except as provided in this article, Sections 40180.5 and 99151 of this code, and § 26002.5 of the Government Code, no common carrier subject to the provisions of this part shall, directly or indirectly, issue, give, or tender any free ticket, free pass, or free or reduced rate transportation for passengers between points within this state.

(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 161.)