Section 45IAC16-3-2. Definitions

   DEFINITIONS. (1) The term "Tariff" means a publication containing the rates, charges, classification ratings, rules, and regulations (or any of them) published for a common carrier, and it may be in the form of a rate tariff, classification of articles or commodities, or a tariff containing rules and regulations or incidental charges.

  (2) The term "Local Rate" means a rate that applies over the lines or routes of one carrier only. "Local Tariffs" are those which contain local rates.

  (3) The term "Joint Rate" means a rate that applies over the lines or routes of two or more carriers and that is made by arrangement or agreement between such carriers evidenced by concurrence or power of attorney. "Joint Tariffs" are those which contain joint rates.

  (4) The term "Through Rate" means the total rate from point of origin to destination. It may be a local rate, a joint rate, or combination of separately established rates.

  (5) The term "Commodity Rate" means a rate published to apply on a commodity or commodities which are specifically named or described in the tariff in which the rate is published or in a separate commodity list. "Commodity Tariffs" are those which contain commodity rates.

  (6) The term "Classification" means a publication containing a list of articles or commodities and the class ratings to which they are assigned for the purpose of applying class rates, together with governing rules and regulations.

  (7) The term "Class Rate" means a rate which applies on any one or more of various articles according to the class rating to which they are assigned in a classification or tariff of exceptions thereto or in the class rate tariff. "Class Tariffs" are those which contain class rates.

  (8) The term "Regular Route Carrier" means one operating over a specified route between fixed termini, as set forth in the carrier's certificate.

  (9) The term "Irregular Route Carrier" means one operating within a specified and defined territory, as set forth in the carrier's certificate, but not over specified route or routes between fixed termini. (Department of State Revenue; No. 33034: Common Carrier Freight Tariffs and Classifications PT A, Definitions; filed Feb 15, 1973, 3:00 pm: Rules and Regs. 1974, p. 458) NOTE: Transferred from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (170 IAC 2-3-2) to the Department of State Revenue (45 IAC 16-3-2) by P.L.72-1988, SECTION 12, effective July 1, 1988.