Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 515-16-9-.03 - Method for Determining Distances Relating to Rates and Fares

(1) Unless otherwise authorized by the Commission, rates or fares shall be charged and computed by using the distances shown in either:

(a) MapQuest or any Internet website providing the shortest driving directions.

(b) Household Goods Carriers' Bureau Mileage Guide No. 17, supplements thereto or reissues thereof; or

(c) Southern Motor Carriers Rate Conference, Inc. ProMiles Mileage Calculation Program or reissues thereof.

(2) Unless otherwise authorized by the Commission, the carrier shall select one of the above listed mileage guides, and make reference in the rate tariff to the one selected as the governing publication for rate-making distances.

(3) Where the carrier's tariff refers to the household Goods Carriers' Bureau Mileage Guide No. 17 or Southern Motor Carriers Rate Conference, Inc. ProMiles software mileage calculation program for distances, the carrier must be a party to that Mileage Guide.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 515-16-9-.03

Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 46-7-18, 46-7-19, 46-7-23, 46-7-27.

Original Rule entitled "Method for Determining Distances Relating to Rates or Fares" adopted. F. June 10, 2008; eff. June 30, 2008.