RSA 266-A:16 · Complaints; Hearings

266-A:16 Complaints; Hearings. –

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I.

The department may investigate, upon complaint or on its own initiative, or hold a hearing, after notice, to determine the appropriateness for any common carrier or carrier by motor vehicle transporting persons between points in this state of:

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(a)

Any filed or proposed rate, fare or charge; or

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(b)

Any carrier regulation or practice affecting a rate, fare or charge.

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II.

If the department finds that any rate, fare or charge is unjust, unreasonable, unlawful or unjustly discriminatory or unduly preferential or prejudicial, the department may order:

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(a)

A new rate, fare or charge, including maximum or minimum amounts; or

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(b)

A new regulation or practice to be followed by the carrier.

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III.

The department shall, after hearing, upon complaint or on its own initiative when it is in the public interest, establish:

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(a)

Through routes, including the conditions of their operation;

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(b)

Joint rates, fares and charges, including maximum and minimum amounts; and

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(c)

Carrier regulations or practices affecting the transportation of passengers by motor vehicle. Source. 1941, 224:16. RL 304:16. RSA 376:16. 1981, 435:32. 1985, 402:6, I(e)(7). 2024, 33:14, eff. July 1, 2024. RSA 266-A:16.

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