NRS 704.170
Duty of railroad to furnish freight cars to shippers

regulations.

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Every railroad shall, when within its power to do so, and upon reasonable notice, furnish suitable cars to any and all persons who may apply therefor, for the transportation of any and all kinds of freight in carload lots. In case of insufficiency of cars at any time to meet all requirements, such cars as are available shall be distributed among the several applicants therefor in proportion to their respective immediate requirements without discrimination between shippers or competitive or noncompetitive places. Preference may be given to shipments of livestock and perishable property.

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The Commission shall have the power to enforce reasonable regulations for furnishing cars to shippers, and switching the same, and for the loading and unloading thereof, and the weighing of the cars and freight offered for shipment over any line of railroad.

Source: Section 704.170 — Duty of railroad to furnish freight cars to shippers; regulations., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-704.html#NRS704Sec170.

704.143
Persons with physical or mental disabilities entitled to full and equal enjoyment of facilities for public transportation 704.145
Unlawful to refuse service of public transportation or charge additional fee or deposit to certain persons accompanied by service animal or service animal in training 704.150
Duty of connecting railroad to transfer car for just and reasonable charge. 704.160
Duty of railroad to provide and maintain depots, stations and other facilities. 704.170
Duty of railroad to furnish freight cars to shippers 704.175
Compliance with standards for electrical construction 704.183
Examination of certain public utilities. 704.1835
Commission required to adopt or amend regulations relating to termination of utility service for gas, water or electricity.

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 704.170’s source at nv.us

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Original Source: Section 704.170 — Duty of railroad to furnish freight cars to shippers; regulations., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-704.html#NRS704Sec170 (last accessed Feb. 5, 2021).

NRS 704.170 Duty of railroad to furnish freight cars to shippers

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NRS 704.170
Duty of railroad to furnish freight cars to shippers