69-14-114. Investigation of existing rates, classifications, and rules. The commission may, on its own motion or on the complaint by a shipper or other interested person, investigate any rate, classification, or rule approved and in effect for transportation of freight by any railroad within the state. The commission must, within 60 days after the commencement of an investigation on the commission's initiative or after the filing with such commission of a complaint by a shipper or other interested person, proceed to investigate and determine the justness and reasonableness of any classification, rate, charge, toll, regulation, or order made by said commission.

     History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 37, L. 1907; Sec. 4377, Rev. C. 1907; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 176, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3796, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3796, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 227, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 429, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 72-118(part).