§ 47-166. Certificates or permits.

A.  It is hereby declared unlawful for any person to transport household goods in intrastate commerce without a valid certificate issued by the Corporation Commission.

B.  Motor carriers engaged in intercorporate hauling must obtain a certificate in the motor carrier’s name.

C.  Applicants for intrastate authority to transport household goods shall file an application as required by this act and as prescribed by the Commission.  A household goods certificate shall be issued to the applicant upon completion of all requirements.

D.  The Commission may consider any written protests or written complaints filed prior to granting or renewing a household goods certificate.  If the Commission elects not to grant or renew a household goods certificate, the application shall be set for public hearing in accordance with Commission rules.

E.  Household goods certificates may not be assigned or transferred.

F.  The Commission shall exercise any additional power that may from time to time be conferred upon the state by any Act of Congress.

G.  The Commission shall adopt rules prescribing the manner and form in which motor carriers shall apply for a household goods certificate.

Added by Laws 1929, c. 253, p. 353, § 6.  Amended by Laws 1965, c. 183, § 2; Laws 1968, c. 190, § 6, eff. Sept. 30, 1968; Laws 1995, c. 143, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2009, c. 183, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.