§ 21.1. Definitions.

 The following words and terms, when used in this subpart, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

   Certificate—A certificate of public convenience as issued by the Commission.

   Commission—The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

   Common carrier of property—A motor common carrier who or which transports property, other than household goods in use.

   Corporation—A body corporate, joint stock company or association, domestic or foreign, its lessee, assignee, trustee, receiver or other successor in interest, having the powers or privileges of corporations not possessed by individuals or partnerships, but not including a municipal corporation except as otherwise expressly provided in the act.

   Household goods in use—As used in connection with transportation, the term means personal effects and property used or to be used in a dwelling, when a part of the equipment or supply of the dwelling, and similar property if the transportation of the effects or property is one of the following:

     (i)   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 dwelling.

     (ii)   Arranged and paid for by another party.

   Household goods in use carrier—A motor common or contract carrier that transports household goods in use.

   Motor carrier—A common or contract carrier by motor vehicle.

   Passenger carrier—A motor common or contract carrier that transports passengers.

   The provisions of this §  21.1 amended under the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. §  501.

   The provisions of this §  21.1 amended February 6, 1998, effective February 7, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 647. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (213741).

   This section cited in 52 Pa. Code §  31.1 (relating to definitions).