69-14-304. Prohibition on tunnel charges. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, association, or corporation operating, leasing, or owning a railroad in the state to accept, demand, or receive any tunnel charges or to accept, demand, or receive any extra mileage or any extra compensation for or on account of any tunnel through which said line of railroad may run. None of the provisions of this section shall apply to rates or charges for travel to or from points outside of the state.
     (2) Any person, association, corporation, agent, or manager who shall violate any provision of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not less than $200 or more than $1,000 for each offense.

     History: (1)En. Sec. 1, p. 164, L. 1901; re-en. Sec. 4353, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 6590, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 6590, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 72-635, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 2, p. 165, L. 1901; re-en. Sec. 4354, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 6591, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 6591, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 72-636, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 72-635, 72-636.