A rail carrier providing transportation or service for the United States Government may transport property or individuals for the United States Government without charge or at a rate reduced from the applicable commercial rate. Section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41 does not apply when transportation for the United States Government can be obtained from a rail carrier lawfully operating in the area where the transportation would be provided.
Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 102(a)109 Stat. 819Pub. L. 111–350, § 5o124 Stat. 3853(Added , , ; amended ()(4), , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Pub. L. 95–47392 Stat. 1383Pub. L. 96–454, § 10(b)94 Stat. 2022Pub. L. 103–272, § 5(m)(22)108 Stat. 1378Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a)A prior section 10721, , , ; , , ; , , , related to Government traffic, prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by . See sections 10721, 13712, and 15504 of this title.
Amendments
Pub. L. 111–35041 U.S.C. 52011— substituted “Section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41” for “Section 3709 of the Revised Statutes ()”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Pub. L. 104–88section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88section 1301 of this titleSection effective , except as otherwise provided in , see , set out as a note under .