§ 23-16-101 - Definitions.

23-16-101. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Commission" means the Arkansas Transportation Commission [abolished];

(2) "Other carriers" means all persons, firms, and corporations, other than rail carriers as defined in this section, which were subject to regulation by the commission prior to the enactment of Acts 1945, No. 40, together with all persons, firms, and corporations which perform similar services in Arkansas. "Other carriers" shall also include common carriers by aircraft as defined in 23-14-102 et seq.; and

(3) "Rail carrier" means all persons, firms, and corporations engaged in the business of common carrier of freight and passengers by rail in Arkansas and which are subject to regulation by the commission.