Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 570-38 - MCCD REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SECTION
Subject 570-38-3 - HOUSEHOLD GOODS CARRIERS
Rule 570-38-3-.06 - Maximum Rates Established by the Department

(1) The Department shall establish a maximum rate tariff applicable to carriers transporting household goods in this State.

(2) The maximum rate tariff established by the Department shall be available to household goods carriers at the Department's website, and the Section shall make available to household goods carriers a copy of the maximum rate tariff upon reasonable request.

(3) In accordance with the Department's authority under O.C.G.A. § 40-1-8(c)(1), the maximum rate tariff established by the Department pursuant to this Rule may include and impose upon household goods carriers additional rules, regulations, restrictions, duties, and other provisions relevant to the operation of household goods carriers and their compliance with the maximum rates established by the Department. To the extent that a maximum rate tariff includes any such rules, regulations, restrictions, duties, and/or other provisions, it shall be adopted by administrative order in accordance with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 40-1-8(c)(1).

(4) At least 30 days prior to any change in the maximum rate tariff, the Department shall make available a copy of the proposed revised tariff to household goods carriers and the public and shall conspicuously note thereupon the expected effective date of the revised tariff. The Department shall provide for a method by which household goods carriers and members of the public may comment upon the revised proposed tariff and may, but shall not be required to, make modifications to the proposed revised tariff in response to such comments. The Department may, but shall not be required to, modify the effective date of the proposed revised tariff in response to comments received and modifications made to the proposed revised tariff.

(5) No household goods carrier shall charge a rate higher than the rates prescribed by the Department's maximum rate tariff for any services or products provided. A carrier which violates this rule is subject to adverse action pursuant to Rule 570-38-1-.09.