Law Offices of Michael Garcia

Law Offices of Michael Garcia

Transportation law • Tariff Publishing • Regulatory Compliance • Consumer Protection

Law Offices of Michael Garcia

2900 Gordon Ave. Suite 100-60

Santa Clara, California 95051

Telephone: 408-730-5683

What are the civil and criminal penalties for tariff violations?

Penalties for violating tariff provisions by either overcharging or undercharging are both civil and criminal. Any person who charges rates over or under the tariff rate shall be liable for a civil penalty of up to $100,000.00 for each individual violation. A person who charges a rate/price over or under the tariff rate/price may be subject to criminal charges and financial fine and/or a sentence to prison for up to two (2) years for each individual violation. (49 USC section 14903(b)).

Tariff Publishing:

General Tariff Information.

What is a tariff and why must an interstate motor carrier publish one?

How must a motor carrier use a tariff?

How may a motor carrier publish a tariff?

Can tariff prices be discounted?

Can a motor carrier replace their current tariff for a custom made tariff individually published?

What are the civil and criminal penalties for tariff violations?

Is the motor carrier responsible if an agent violates a tariff provision?

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