§10721. Government traffic

A rail carrier providing transportation or service for the United States Government may transport property or individuals for the United States Government without charge or at a rate reduced from the applicable commercial rate. Section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5) does not apply when transportation for the United States Government can be obtained from a rail carrier lawfully operating in the area where the transportation would be provided.

(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, §102(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 819 .)

Prior Provisions

A prior section 10721, Pub. L. 95–473, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1383 ; Pub. L. 96–454, §10(b), Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2022 ; Pub. L. 103–272, §5(m)(22), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1378 , related to Government traffic, prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, §102(a). See sections 10721, 13712, and 15504 of this title.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in title 31 section 3726.