Tariffs

(1) TARIFFS FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.-Copies of tariff naming rates and fares to be charged, together with rules and regulations, if any, governing same, shall be kept open for public inspection by every air carrier at its principal office, and at the terminal of each route or routes and at the principal station or stations thereon. (2) PASSENGER TARIFF.-Passenger tariffs must contain the fixed rules and regulations, if any, which govern the tariff in clear and explicit terms, setting forth: (a) All privileges of stopovers, extension of those limit, restrictions outlined in certificate, refund for unused and partly used ticket, children’s fares, package rules, excess baggage rates, etc. (b) All tariffs must contain a rule with reference to rates applicable to intermediate points not specifically named in such tariff. (c) Full explanation of reference marks and technical abbreviations used in tariff. (d) Adult fares definitely and specifically stated in cents or in dollars and cents per passenger, together with the names of the stations or stopping places from and to which they apply, arranged in simple and systematic manner. (e) Location of stopping point in each terminal municipality. (f) Commutation rates by ticket or otherwise. (3) FREIGHT TARIFF.-Every freight tariff shall contain: (a) Rules and regulations which govern tariff in clear and explicit terms, setting forth all privileges and services covered by the rates, such as free storage and store-door delivery and receipt. (b) When tariffs name class rates, a classification must be published or adopted, and such classification should contain all articles or commodities arranged alphabetically, showing opposite each the class to which such articles or commodities belong. (c) Full explanation of reference marks and technical abbreviations used in the tariff. (d) All rates must be expressly stated in cents or in dollars and cents per hundred pounds, or per standard package or unit together with the names of the places from and to which they apply, arranged in a simple and systematic manner. (4) CHANGES IN TARIFF. (a) All air carriers, agents, representatives, or bureaus issuing tariffs or schedules of rates and changes affecting Tennessee intrastate business shall file with the Tennessee Bureau of SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF COMMON CARRIERS BY AIR CHAPTER 1680-1-1 Aeronautics of the State of Tennessee written notice, in triplicate, containing a brief explanation of the character of and reason for proposed changes in said tariff schedules. (b) Such explanation shall be filed not later than the date said tariff or schedule is filed. (c) A receipted copy of said explanation shall be evidence of filing such explanation and related tariffs or schedules. (d) All tariffs and supplements affecting Tennessee intrastate business by air shall be filed with the Tennessee Bureau of Aeronautics at least thirty (30) days before the date upon which they are to become effective, unless upon application and for good cause shown the Bureau may waive the thirty (30) days time limit or any portion thereof. (e) The Bureau may, on its own motion or on the filing of a sufficient protest by any person or persons affected, order such tariff modified or suspended. (5) FARES, CHARGES, AND FREE TRANSPORTATION.-No air carrier shall charge, demand, collect, or receive a greater or less or different compensation for the transportation of persons or freight, or for any service in connection therewith, than the rates, fares, and charges applicable to such air carrier as specified in its tariffs filed and in effect at the time provided, nor shall any such air carrier refund or remit, in any manner or by any device any portion of the rates, fares, or charges so specified, except upon an order from the Bureau, nor extend to any corporation or person, any privileges or facilities in the transportation of persons or freight except such as are regularly and uniformly extended to all corporations and persons. (6) PASSES.-No air carrier shall directly or indirectly issue, give, tender, or honor any free annual passes except to its officers, agents, employees, or members of their families, or to the Bureau and its staff in the discharge of their duties, or for charitable or patriotic purposes.