The Office of Regulatory Staff shall make an annual report to the General Assembly of its official acts, including such statements, facts, and explanations as will disclose the actual working of the system of railroad transportation in its bearing upon the business and prosperity of the State, and suggestions as to the general railroad policy of the State or any part thereof or as to the condition, affairs, or conduct of any of the railroad corporations as may seem to it appropriate, with a special report of all accidents, and the causes thereof, for the preceding year. It shall also recommend legislation as in its judgment may be necessary to secure just and reasonable rates for the transportation of passengers and freights and for the prevention of unjust discrimination. The annual report must be transmitted to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on or before the second Monday in November in each year.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 58-868; 1952 Code Section 58-868; 1942 Code Sections 8292-19, 8292-20; 1932 Code Sections 2133, 8278, 8279; Civ. C. '22 Sections 94, 4826, 4827; Civ. C. '12 Sections 89, 3152, 3153; Civ. C. '02 Sections 85, 2074, 2075; G. S. 1462, 1463; R. S. 79, 1637, 1638; 1882 (18) 819; 1883 (18) 485; 2006 Act No. 318, Section 108, eff May 24, 2006.