2006 Alabama Code - Chapter 8 — PENAL PROVISIONS.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• Section 37-8-1 — Violation of commission orders generally.
• Section 37-8-2 — Venue for violations of commission rules or orders or statutes relating to commission.
• Section 37-8-3 — Compelling testimony of employees who violate Code.
• Section 37-8-4 — Requiring witnesses to testify before grand jury.
• Section 37-8-6 — Furnishing of meters; meters open for inspection.

Article 2 Rate or Tariff Violations.

• Section 37-8-20 — Violation of statutes relating to reasonable rates, adequate service and unjust discriminations.
• Section 37-8-21 — Charging rate in violation of tariff generally.
• Section 37-8-22 — Charging or accepting rate lower than published tariff.
• Section 37-8-23 — Charging or collecting higher than lawful rate.
• Section 37-8-24 — Granting unlawful concessions or rebates.
• Section 37-8-25 — Accepting rebates, concessions or discrimination.
• Section 37-8-27 — Free passes, rebates or discounts, etc. - Penalties for violations.
• Section 37-8-28 — Free passes, rebates or discounts, etc. - Exemptions.
• Section 37-8-30 — Unlawful pooling of freights.
• Section 37-8-31 — Failure of railroad to post freight tariffs at depots.

Article 3 Offenses Involving Sale, Use or Distribution of Electricity.

• Section 37-8-52 — Operations in proximity to high voltage overhead conductors of electricity - Generally.
• Section 37-8-53 — Operations in proximity to high voltage overhead conductors of electricity - Warnings signs.
• Section 37-8-54 — Operations in proximity to high voltage overhead conductors of electricity - Exemptions.
• Section 37-8-55 — Operations in proximity to high voltage overhead conductors of electricity - Utility companies not relieved of civil liability.

Article 4 Offenses Involving Sale, Use or Distribution of Gas.

Article 5 Offenses Involving Common Carriers Generally.

• Section 37-8-91 — Jumping on or off trains.
• Section 37-8-94 — Venue for violations committed on trains or buses.
• Section 37-8-110 — Noncompliance with commission order to erect depot or to provide conveniences for travelers - Generally.
• Section 37-8-111 — Noncompliance with commission order to erect depot or to provide conveniences for travelers - Failure of commission to notify district attorney or Attorney General.
• Section 37-8-112 — Failure to ring bell or blow horn or whistle on trains.
• Section 37-8-113 — Failure of railroad superintendent to instruct engineers and conductors regarding blowing horn, whistle, etc.
• Section 37-8-114 — Failure to use proper precautions to prevent accidents.
• Section 37-8-115 — Crew member acting on instructions not responsible for obstructing streets, etc.
• Section 37-8-117 — Failure to provide power headlights on engines.
• Section 37-8-118 — Violation of judgment confirming commission award regulating railroad's business with connecting line.
• Section 37-8-148 — Procuring railroad cars without bona fide intention for use.
• Section 37-8-149 — Unlawful purchase or receipt, etc., of railroad property.
• Section 37-8-160 — Public drinking of prohibited liquors and beverages on railway passenger cars or in waiting rooms.
• Section 37-8-161 — Intoxication of persons employed upon railways or vessels while engaged in discharge of duties.
• Section 37-8-180 — Prohibited generally on passenger conveyances; exceptions.
• Section 37-8-181 — Nitroglycerine or other like explosives.
• Section 37-8-182 — Marking of packages containing explosives.
• Section 37-8-183 — Regulations.
• Section 37-8-184 — Penalties for violations.
• Section 37-8-200 — Erection or maintenance of advertising signs resembling railroad signs.

Article 6 Offenses Involving Telephones and Telegraphs.

• Section 37-8-212 — Unlawful disclosure of messages.
• Section 37-8-213 — Failure to relinquish party line for emergency call; falsely requesting party line for emergency; notice in directories.
• Section 37-8-217 — Prohibited instruments - Defined.
• Section 37-8-218 — Prohibited instruments - Manufacture or sale, etc.
• Section 37-8-220 — Prohibited instruments - Penalties.
• Section 37-8-221 — Prohibited instruments - Search and seizure.

Article 7 Offenses Involving Sale, Use or Distribution of Water.

Article 8 Offenses Involving Reports and Records.

Article 9 Offenses Involving Payment of Wages.

• Section 37-8-270 — Biweekly payment of wages.

Article 10 Unlawful Solicitation of Claims.

• Section 37-8-280 — Soliciting claims from shippers or consignees against carriers.