69-12-311. Class A motor carrier certificate. (1) A Class A motor carrier may not transport persons, property, or both for hire on any public highway in this state without obtaining, pursuant to this chapter, a certificate declaring that public convenience and necessity require the operation.
     (2) A motor carrier shall apply for a certificate, in writing, separately for each route. The application must be verified by the applicant and specify the following:
     (a) the name and address of the applicant and its officers, if any;
     (b) the public highway or highways and the fixed termini between the regular route or routes where the applicant intends to operate;
     (c) a full and complete description of the character of the vehicle or vehicles to be used, including the seating capacity;
     (d) the proposed time schedule;
     (e) a proposed schedule of the tariff or rates to be charged;
     (f) a complete and detailed description of the property proposed to be devoted to the public service;
     (g) a detailed statement showing the assets and liabilities of the applicant; and
     (h) other information required by the commission.
     (3) The application must be accompanied by a filing fee to be set by rule of the commission.

     History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.8, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 121, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 243, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 472, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 8-108; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 588, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 35, L. 2013.