§ 95 Application of article
§ 96 Safe and adequate service; just and reasonable charges
§ 97 Switch and side-track connections; powers of commissioner
§ 97-A Rules and instructions for flag protection for stopped railroad trains
§ 98 Tariff schedules; publication
§ 99 Changes in fares and charges; notice required; power of suspension by the commissioner
§ 100 Concurrence in joint tariffs
§ 101 Unjust discrimination
§ 102 Unreasonable preference
§ 103 Transportation prohibited until publication of schedules; rates as fixed to be charged; passes prohibited
§ 104 Free transportation on municipal ferries of soldiers, sailors and marines in uniform
§ 105 False billing by carrier or shipper
§ 105-A Immunity from civil liability for employees of public transportation authorities who render assistance to victims of crime
§ 106 Discrimination prohibited; connecting lines
§ 107 Long and short hauls
§ 108 Distribution of cars
§ 109 Liability for damage to property in transit
§ 110 Continuous carriage
§ 111 Liability for damage
§ 112 Routing of shipments by shipper of goods
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