The commission, upon complaint, shall inspect any railroad or any part of any railroad in this state. If the railroad is found to be in an unsafe or dangerous condition, the commission shall require the same to be put and kept in such condition as will render travel over the same safe and expeditious. Reasonable time shall be given the railroad authorities in which to accomplish the work or repairs required under this Code section. This Code section shall not limit or affect the liability of railroads in cases of injury or damage to persons or property.
(Ga. L. 1890-91, p. 150, § 1; Civil Code 1895, § 2194; Civil Code 1910, § 2639; Code 1933, § 93-316.)
OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Commission may act upon own motion.
- Former Code 1933, § 93-316 (see O.C.G.A. § 46-8-25), while making certain actions on the part of the commission compulsory upon a complaint, does not preclude the commission from fulfilling the same responsibility on its own motion. 1980 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 80-36.
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 13 Am. Jur. 2d, Carriers, § 36. 65 Am. Jur. 2d, Railroads, §§ 152, 159, 161.
ARTICLE 3 INCORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATION OF RAILROAD COMPANIES AND REQUIREMENTS AS TO DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Cross references.
- Secretary of State corporations generally, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. III, Sec. VI, Para V. and Ch. 4, T. 14.
Business corporations generally, Ch. 2, T. 14.
PART 1 INCORPORATION, ORGANIZATION, SUBSCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK, SELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS