(625 ILCS 5/18c-3207) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3207)
Sec. 18c-3207.
Zones of Rate Flexibility.
(1) Zone for Motor Carriers of Passengers.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Sub-chapter, the
Commission may not investigate, suspend, revise, or revoke
any single-line rate proposed by a motor carrier of
passengers, or joint rate proposed by one or more such
companies, applicable to any transportation on the grounds
that such rate is unreasonably high or low if:
(a) The rate was published in accordance with provisions of
this Chapter, Commission regulations and orders;
(b) The Commission was properly notified that the carrier or carriers
wish to have the rate considered pursuant to this
subsection; and
(c) The net of all increases and decreases, during the
calendar year in which the rate is to become effective,
is not more than 25%.
(2) Zone for Rail Carriers.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Sub-chapter the
Commission may not investigate, suspend, revise, or revoke
any rate proposed by a rail carrier on the grounds that such
rate is unreasonably high or low if:
(a) The rate was published in accordance with provisions of
this Chapter and Commission regulations;
(b) Commission was properly notified that the carrier wished
to have the rate to be considered pursuant to this
subsection; and
(c) The net of all increases and decreases, during the
calendar year in which the rate is to become effective,
is not more than the amount specified under 49 U.S. Code
10707a and 10708.
(3) Commission to Adopt Regulations.
The Commission may adopt regulations specifying procedures
for determining whether a rate published by a carrier falls
within the zone of rate flexibility.
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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