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MT Code § 69-11-429 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 11. Regulation of Carriers|Part 4. Carriers of Property|69-11-429. Liability for valuable cargo

  69-11-429. Liability for valuable cargo. (1) Unless a common carrier has knowledge of the nature of the freight upon its receipt by mark upon the package or otherwise, a common carrier is not liable for more than $50 upon the loss or injury of any one package of:   (a) gold, silver, platina, or precious stones or of imitations of those items in a manufactured or unmanufactured state;   (b) timepieces of any description;   (c) negotiable paper or other valuable writings;   (d) pictures, glass, or chinaware;   (e) statuary, silk, or laces; or   (f) plated ware of any kind.   (2) A common carrier is not liable with regard to any package carried for more than the value of the articles named in the receipt or the bill of lading.   History: En. Sec. 2913, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5356, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7870, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 2200; Field Civ. C. Sec. 1160; re-en. Sec. 7870, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 8-815; amd. Sec. 2027, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 69-12-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 1. General Provisions|69-12-103. Repealed

  69-12-103. Repealed. Sec. 12, Ch. 358, L. 1995.   History: (1)En. Sec. 23, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.23, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 8-123, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 16, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.16, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 473, L. 1973; Sec. 8-116, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 8-116(b), 8-123; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 106, L. 1991.
MT Code § 69-12-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 1. General Provisions|69-12-104. Determination of operation between fixed termini or over a regular route

  69-12-104. Determination of operation between fixed termini or over a regular route. Whether or not a motor vehicle is operated by a motor carrier between fixed termini or over a regular route or otherwise under this chapter is a question of fact to be determined by the commission.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.1, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 153, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 262, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 204, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 190, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 275, L. 1971; amd. Sec. l, Ch. 168, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 174, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 315, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 66, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 139, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 8-101(part).
MT Code § 69-12-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 1. General Provisions|69-12-105. Nature of accommodative transportation

  69-12-105. Nature of accommodative transportation. An accommodative transportation movement by a person not in the transportation business is not a service for hire even though the persons owning the property transported or persons transported share in the cost or pay for the movement.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.1, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 153, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 262, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 204, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 190, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 275, L. 1971; amd. Sec. l, Ch. 168, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 174, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 315, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 66, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 139, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 8-101(part).
MT Code § 69-12-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 1. General Provisions|69-12-106. Acts indicative of status as motor carrier

  69-12-106. Acts indicative of status as motor carrier. Any person or corporation maintaining a public motor vehicle stand or by sign, symbol, or device or vehicle or clothing or by advertisement holding forth transportation for compensation or soliciting the transportation of persons or property for compensation among the public or soliciting for trips for compensation or providing transportation service to the public under the guise of leasing or buy-and-sell arrangements shall be deemed, prima facie, a "motor carrier" subject to this chapter. The burden of proof shall be on such person or corporation to disprove such status.   History: En. Sec. 21, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.21, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 204, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 8-121.
MT Code § 69-12-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 1. General Provisions|69-12-107. Status of private carriers under motor carrier laws

  69-12-107. Status of private carriers under motor carrier laws. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as converting or attempting to convert a private carrier into a common carrier. It is hereby declared that this chapter is intended primarily as a regulation of the public highways of the state.   History: En. Sec. 22, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.22, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 8-122.
MT Code § 69-12-108 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 1. General Provisions|69-12-108. Violations

  69-12-108. Violations. Any motor carrier subject to the provisions of this chapter, as amended, or whenever any such motor carrier is a corporation, any director or officer thereof; any receiver, trustee, lessee, agent, or person acting for or employed by such corporation; any person, corporation, or association or officer, agent, or employee thereof; or any broker of property or officer, agent, or employee thereof who violates or fails to comply with or who procures, aids, or abets in the violation of any provision of this chapter, as amended, or who fails to obey, observe, or comply with any lawful order, decision, rule, direction, demand, or requirement of the commission or any part of the provisions thereof is:   (1) subject to a civil penalty, to be collected and deposited to the general fund by the commission after notice and hearing, in an amount not less than $25 or more than $500 for the first offense and not less than $25 or more than $1,000 for each subsequent offense; or   (2) subject, upon conviction in a justice's court, to a fine of not less than $25 or more than $500 for the first offense and not less than $25 or more than $1,000 for each subsequent offense.   History: En. Sec. 19, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.19, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 204, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 209, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 68, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 282, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 8-119; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 43, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 330, L. 1979.
MT Code § 69-12-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 2. Role of Commission|69-12-201. Supervision and regulation of motor carriers

  69-12-201. Supervision and regulation of motor carriers. (1) The commission has the power and authority and it is its duty to:  (a) supervise and regulate every motor carrier in this state;   (b) fix, alter, regulate, and determine specific, just, reasonable, equal, nondiscriminatory, and sufficient rates, fares, charges, and classifications for Class A motor carriers;   (c) regulate the properties, facilities, operations, accounts, service, practices, and affairs of all motor carriers;   (d) require the filing of annual and other reports, tariffs, schedules, or other data by motor carriers;   (e) supervise and regulate motor carriers in all matters affecting the relationship between motor carriers and the traveling and shipping public.   (2) The commission may, by general order or otherwise, prescribe rules in conformity with this chapter and applicable to any and all motor carriers.   (3) The commission may fix and determine reasonable maximum or minimum rates for the operations of any Class C motor carrier when rates are required for the best interests of public transportation.   History: (1)(a) thru (1)(e), (3)En. Sec. 3, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.2, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 205, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 182, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 315, L. 1974; Sec. 8-103, R.C.M. 1947; (1)(f), (1)(g), (2)En. Sec. 2, Ch. 227, L. 1981; (4)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 201, L. 1961; Sec. 8-104.1, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 8-103(part), 8-104.1; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 226, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 227, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 686, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 481, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 364, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 512, L. 2021.
MT Code § 69-12-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 2. Role of Commission|69-12-202. Encouragement of common carrier motor transportation

  69-12-202. Encouragement of common carrier motor transportation. To fully secure adequate motor transportation facilities for all users of such service and to secure the public advantages thereof, the commission shall encourage a system of common carrier motor transportation within the state for the convenience of the shipping public. The maintenance of a common carrier motor transportation system within Montana is hereby declared to be a public purpose.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.2, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 205, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 182, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 315, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 8-103(part).
MT Code § 69-12-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 2. Role of Commission|69-12-203. Field inspectors

  69-12-203. Field inspectors. The commission may employ field inspectors to investigate and enforce the provisions of this chapter. Field inspectors employed by the commission are peace officers for the purpose of making arrests in connection with violations of this chapter and issuing summonses, accepting bail, and serving warrants of arrest. The field inspectors are empowered to make reasonable inspections of cargoes carried by commercial motor vehicles and require production of manifests, bills of lading, leases, and other documents relating to the cargo, driver, routing, or ownership of the vehicles. The scope of the inspections is limited to the enforcement of the provisions of Title 69, chapter 12.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.2, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 205, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 182, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 315, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 8-103(b); amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 43, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 331, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 226, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 686, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2028, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 4, L. 2011.
MT Code § 69-12-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 2. Role of Commission|69-12-204. General administrative procedure

  69-12-204. General administrative procedure. Insofar as possible and applicable, the provisions of statutes prescribing the procedure before the commission in cases involving rates, facilities, service, or other affairs of railroads in this state, including forms of applications, complaints, answers, orders, and notices of hearing; the conducting of hearings; compelling the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of records, data, and information; and the preparation, recording, and serving of reports and orders of the commission, shall be followed and shall govern in all proceedings and investigations before the commission in cases arising in connection with the performance by the commission of its duties or the exercise of its jurisdiction under the provisions of this chapter.   History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.14, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 315, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 8-114(part).
MT Code § 69-12-205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 2. Role of Commission|69-12-205. Rules to reflect differences between carrier classes

  69-12-205. Rules to reflect differences between carrier classes. (1) Except as provided in subsection (3), rules related to schedules, service, tariffs, rates, facilities, accounts, and reports must recognize the differences between types of Class A, Class C, Class D, and Class E motor carriers, as defined in this chapter, and must be just, fair, and reasonable to the classes and types of motor carriers in relation to each other and to the public.  (2) (a) In establishing the tariff or rates to be charged by Class A motor carriers for the carrying of persons, the commission shall take into consideration the kind and character of service to be performed.   (b) In establishing the tariff or rates to be charged by Class A motor carriers for the carrying of property or persons and property, the commission shall take into consideration the public necessity of the service, the kind and character of service to be performed, and the effect of the tariff and rates on other transportation agencies, if any. The commission shall, as far as possible, avoid detrimental or unreasonable competition with existing railroad service or service furnished by a motor carrier.   (3) Except as provided in 69-12-341, a Class E motor carrier is not subject to commission rules related to schedules, tariffs, or rates.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.2, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 205, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 182, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 315, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 8-103(c); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 352, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 481, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 364, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 456, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 2021.
MT Code § 69-12-206 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 2. Role of Commission|69-12-206. Investigations by commission

  69-12-206. Investigations by commission. (1) Any investigation, inquiry, or hearing which the commission has power to undertake or to hold under the provisions of this chapter may be undertaken or held by or before any member of the commission or by and before any agent or examiner of the commission designated for the purpose by the commission. Every finding, order, or decision made by a member of the commission or agent or examiner of the commission so designated, together with a statement in writing of the reasons therefor (which statement must be included in the finding, order, or decision, pursuant to the investigation, inquiry, or hearing) when approved and confirmed by the commission and ordered filed in its office shall be considered the finding, order, or decision of the commission.   (2) An agent or examiner of the commission designated as aforesaid may administer oaths, examine witnesses, and receive evidence.   History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.11, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 101, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 69, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 339, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 243, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 315, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 8-111(2).
MT Code § 69-12-207 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 2. Role of Commission|69-12-207. Temporary operating authority

  69-12-207. Temporary operating authority. (1) To enable the provision of service for which there is an immediate and urgent need to a point or points or within a territory having no carrier service capable of meeting such need, the commission may, in its discretion upon affidavits or such other evidence as it may deem sufficient and without hearings or other proceedings, grant temporary authority for such service by a common carrier by motor vehicle or a contract carrier by motor vehicle, as the case may be. Such affidavits or other evidence as the commission may determine must accompany the application for temporary authority. The affidavits or other evidence must specify in detail the reason for supporting the application for temporary authority and the term within which the temporary authority would be required.   (2) Such temporary authority, unless suspended or revoked for good cause, shall be valid for such time as the commission shall specify, but for not more than 90 days. Temporary authority initially granted pursuant to the provisions hereof may be extended by the commission without hearings or other proceedings, but in no case shall a grant of temporary authority with extensions exceed an aggregate of 120 days.   (3) Neither the granting of temporary authority nor operation thereunder shall create any presumption that corresponding permanent authority will be granted thereafter. Transportation service rendered under such temporary authority shall be subject to all applicable provisions of this chapter and to the rules and requirements of the commission thereunder.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 148, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 231, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 315, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 8-131.
MT Code § 69-12-208 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 2. Role of Commission|69-12-208. Provisions for bus service

  69-12-208. Provisions for bus service. The commission, after 10 days' notice and public hearing, shall have the power to compel all motor carrier bus lines under its jurisdiction to furnish, provide, and maintain such service, instrumentalities, equipment, facilities, and time schedules as shall promote the safety, health, comfort, and convenience of its passengers and employees and the public and as shall in all respects be adequate, efficient, just, and reasonable.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 143, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 315, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 8-129.
MT Code § 69-12-209 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 2. Role of Commission|69-12-209. Enforcement procedures

  69-12-209. Enforcement procedures. (1) Orders and final determinations of the commission in all proceedings pursuant to the provisions of this chapter must be enforced in the manner provided for by the commission in accordance with Title 69, chapter 14, part 1.   (2) If any motor carrier violates the provisions of this chapter or fails or neglects to obey a commission order, the commission or any party injured may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction, in any county where the motor carrier is engaged in business, for the enforcement of this chapter or the order. The court shall enforce the provisions of this chapter or commission orders by writ of injunction or other proper process, mandatory or otherwise, to restrain the carrier or its officers, agents, employees, or representatives from further violation of the requirements of this chapter or the order or to require the carrier or its officers, agents, employees, or representatives to obey the requirements of this chapter or the order.   History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.14, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 315, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 8-114(part); amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 104, L. 2015.
MT Code § 69-12-210 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 2. Role of Commission|69-12-210. Complaints

  69-12-210. Complaints. (1) The commission may conduct investigations and hear complaints to determine whether a motor carrier has violated any of the commission's rules or orders or any provision of this chapter.   (2) Following an opportunity for hearing and upon a finding that a motor carrier has violated any of the commission's rules or orders or any provision of this chapter, the commission may suspend or revoke the motor carrier's certificate or impose any penalty provided for under 69-12-108.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 156, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 456, L. 2015.
MT Code § 69-12-301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 3. Classification and Motor Carrier Certificates|69-12-301. Classification of motor carriers

  69-12-301. Classification of motor carriers. (1) Motor carriers are divided into four classes to be known as:  (a) Class A motor carriers;   (b) Class C motor carriers;   (c) Class D motor carriers; and   (d) Class E motor carriers.   (2) Class A motor carriers include all motor carriers operating between fixed termini or over a regular route and under regular rates or charges, based upon either station-to-station rates or upon a mileage rate or scale.   (3) Class C motor carriers include all motor carriers where the remuneration is fixed in and the transportation service furnished under a contract, charter, agreement, or undertaking.   (4) Class D motor carriers include all motor carriers operating motor vehicles transporting garbage.   (5) Class E motor carriers include all transportation network carriers.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.2, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 172, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 145, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 138, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 8-102(part); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 341, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 481, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 364, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 358, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 456, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 512, L. 2021.
MT Code § 69-12-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 3. Classification and Motor Carrier Certificates|69-12-302. Class C contract requirements

  69-12-302.  Class C contract requirements. (1) A Class C motor carrier may operate under no more than six contracts that are effective at any given time, and each contract must be effective for a minimum of 180 days. Before transportation service may commence, pertinent contract information must be furnished to the commission for each contract on forms prescribed by the commission. The commission shall retain a duplicate of the information in its files, and a copy of the form, confirmed by the commission, must be kept in the cab of the motor carrier when operating under that contract.   (2) All Class C motor carriers shall annually submit to the commission the names and addresses of all persons, corporations, or other legal entities with whom the Class C carrier has executed a contract, charter, agreement, or undertaking for the distribution, delivery, or collection of wares, merchandise, or commodities or for transporting persons.   (3) The provisions of this section do not apply to solid waste contractors, transportation of recyclables, household goods carriers, or house movers, as defined by the department of public service regulation, or any carrier whose authority is limited to the pickup and delivery of property and is confined by certificate to transportation within a distance of 50 miles or less from a particular location. A carrier whose property authority is incidental to the transportation of persons is not included in the exemption under this subsection.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.2, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 172, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 145, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 138, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 8-102(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 24, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 393, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 203, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 341, L. 1991.
MT Code § 69-12-303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 12. Motor Carriers|Part 3. Classification and Motor Carrier Certificates|69-12-303. through 69-12-310 reserved

  69-12-303 through 69-12-310 reserved.