§10746. Transportation of commodities manufactured or produced by a rail carrier
A rail carrier providing transportation subject to the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission under subchapter I of chapter 105 of this title may not transport from a State or territory or possession of the United States to another State, territory, or possession or a foreign country, an article or commodity that-
(1) is manufactured, mined, or produced by the carrier or under its authority; or
(2) is owned by the carrier or in which it has an interest.
However, a rail carrier may transport such an article or commodity when it is necessary and intended for use in the business of that carrier. This section does not apply to timber and products manufactured from timber.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 10746 | 49:1(8). | Feb. 4, 1887, ch. 104, |
The words "rail carrier providing transportation subject to the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission under subchapter I of chapter 105 of this title" are substituted for "railroad company" as being more accurate. The words "District of Columbia" are omitted as surplus in view of the definition of "State" in section 10102 of the revised title. The words "in whole or in part" and "direct or indirect" are omitted as surplus.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 11126 of this title.