1. a. A common carrier subject to this chapter shall not charge more for the transportation of persons or property than a fair and just rate or charge.

 b. A common carrier shall not:

 (1) Charge more for the transportation of persons or property for a shorter distance than for a longer distance in the same direction on the same route.
 (2) Charge more for a through rate than the aggregate of the intermediate rates.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 327D.13

  • Department: means the state department of transportation. See Iowa Code 327D.2
  • property: includes personal and real property. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Rates: means fares, tariffs, tolls, charges, and all classifications, contracts, practices and rules of common carriers relating to such rates. See Iowa Code 327D.2
  • Transportation: means all instrumentalities of shipment or carriage as well as services in connection with the actual transport. See Iowa Code 327D.2
 2. However, upon application by a common carrier, the department may in special cases and after investigation prescribe the extent to which the carrier is relieved from compliance with this section.
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