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Ky. Const. § 196

Regulation of common carriers -- No relief from common-law liability

activein force · 2026-09-25 – presentas-observed

Transportation of freight and passengers by railroad, steamboat or other common carrier, shall be so regulated, by general law, as to prevent unjust discrimination. No common carrier shall be permitted to contract for relief from its common law liability.

History

Text as Ratified on: August 3, 1891, and revised September 28, 1891. History: Not yet amended.

Provenance

Source
apps.legislature.ky.gov
Retrieved
2026-09-25
Edition
2026-09-25
Content hash
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