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Home » US Law » 2022 Georgia Code » Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation » Chapter 8A - Rapid Rail Passenger Service

§ 46-8A-1. “Person” Defined

As used in this chapter, the term “person” means any corporation, company, firm, association, or individual operating a public rapid rail passenger service line in this state, provided that said term shall not include any public corporation or governmental entity. History. Code 1981, § 46-8A-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 856, § 4.

§ 46-8A-2. Line or System Permit Required

Except as provided in Code Section 46-8A-4, no person shall operate any rapid rail passenger service line or system or any extension thereof in this state without first obtaining a permit from the Public Service Commission. The commission shall grant a permit to any person who complies with the guidelines and standards established by the […]

§ 46-8A-3. Permit Application Process

The application for any permit provided for in Code Section 46-8A-2 shall be made under such rules and regulations as the commission may from time to time prescribe. Upon the receipt of any such application for such permit, the commission shall cause notice thereof to be given by mail or by personal service to the […]

§ 46-8A-4. Permit for Extension of Line or System

This Code section shall not be construed to require any person to secure a permit for an extension of a rapid rail passenger service line or system into territory contiguous to that already served by that person and not receiving similar service from another person if no permit has been issued to or applied for […]