78960646.2-2157Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Motor VehiclesMotor CarriersRegulation Of Property CarriersHousehold Goods CarriersEstimate of charges; penalties; information booklet for shippers2001, c. 596; 2006, c. 609.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/46.2-2157//46.2-2157/46.2/V/21/4/46.2-2157

Household goods carriers may, upon request of a shipper, cause to be given to such shipper an estimate of the charges for proposed services in the manner and form specified in this section:section

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The estimate may be made only after a visual inspection of the goods by the estimator or be based upon information furnished to the carrier by the shipper.section

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The name, address and phone number of the carrier providing the estimate must be shown in a legible manner on each estimate form.section

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The original or a true legible copy of each estimate form prepared in accordance with this section may be delivered to the shipper and a copy thereof shall be maintained by the carrier as part of its record of shipment.section

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If the carrier provides a shipper with a written estimate, the carrier will give to the shipper an information booklet that has been approved by the Department and will obtain a receipt therefor from the shipper. Such receipt will become a part of the permanent file of the carrier.section

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