§ 23-10-419 - Delivery of freight.
23-10-419. Delivery of freight.
(a) Railroad companies shall deliver freight at their depots or warehouses or, in cases of shipments for track delivery, shall place loaded cars at an accessible place for unloading within twenty-four (24) hours after arrival, computing from 7:00 a.m. of the day following arrival of the cars. However, carload shipments for track delivery at local stations having not more than one (1) team track shall be placed at an accessible point for unloading by the conductor of the train on which the car arrives.
(b) The shipper or consignee shall be paid five dollars ($5.00) per car per day for each day or fraction of a day the delivery is so delayed.