Effective 28 Aug 1996
622.600. Definitions. — 1. As used in sections 622.600 to 622.620, the following terms mean:
(1) "Division", the division of transportation within the department of economic development of this state, which, after June 30, 1997, is known as the "division of motor carrier and railroad safety";
(2) "Household goods", personal effects and property used or to be used in a dwelling when part of the equipment or supplies of such dwelling and similar property, if the transportation of such effects or property, is either arranged and paid for by the householder, including transportation of property from a factory or store when the property is purchased by the householder with intent to use in his or her dwelling, or arranged and paid for by another party. The term "household goods" shall not include personal property which when tendered to a motor carrier is crated or otherwise packaged to make it suitable for transportation by motor carriers of general commodities, freight or property;
(3) "Property carrier registration", a document issued by the division pursuant to sections 622.600 to 622.620 which identifies a person as a registered property carrier and qualifies that person to engage in the transportation by motor vehicle of property except household goods for hire or compensation in intrastate commerce on the public highways in this state;
(4) "Registered property carrier", a person who is entitled pursuant to subdivision (3) of this subsection to engage in the transportation by motor vehicle of property, except household goods, for hire or compensation in intrastate commerce on the public highways in this state. This term is included within the term "common carrier" as defined in section 390.020.
2. Notwithstanding any provisions of section 390.020, or this chapter, to the contrary, the provisions of this section which define words shall also apply to and determine the meaning of all words used in chapter 390 and this chapter. Except as otherwise provided in this section, or when the context clearly requires otherwise, the provisions of section 390.020 and this chapter, which define words shall also apply to and determine the meaning of words used in sections 622.600 to 622.620.
--------
(L. 1996 S.B. 780 § 1)
Copyright ©2024 LegalFix. All rights reserved. LegalFix is not a law firm, is not licensed to practice law, and does not provide legal advice, services, or representation. The information on this website is an overview of the legal plans you can purchase—or that may be provided by your employer as an employee benefit or by your credit union or other membership group as a membership benefit.
LegalFix provides its members with easy access to affordable legal services through a network of independent law firms. LegalFix, its corporate entity, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors do not provide legal advice, services, or representation—directly or indirectly.
The articles and information on the site are not legal advice and should not be relied upon—they are for information purposes only. You should become a LegalFix member to get legal services from one of our network law firms.
You should not disclose confidential or potentially incriminating information to LegalFix—you should only communicate such information to your network law firm.
The benefits and legal services described in the LegalFix legal plans are not always available in all states or with all plans. See the legal plan Benefit Overview and the more comprehensive legal plan contract during checkout for coverage details in your state.
Use of this website, the purchase of legal plans, and access to the LegalFix networks of law firms are subject to the LegalFix Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.