N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 4603.01

Current through Register No. 44, October 31, 2024

Section Saf-C 4603.01 - Written Estimate of Costs

(a) Upon the request of any shipper, a household goods carrier shall provide a written estimate of costs in advance of performing any service for the shipper.

(b) A written estimate of costs shall contain the following:

(1) For shipments transported at hourly rates:

a. The name and address of the carrier to perform the services;

b. The name and title of the person preparing the estimate;

c. The origin and destination of the proposed transport and the mileage between such points;

d. The rate to be applied;

e. An itemized statement of all accessorial services to be performed and the applicable charges; and

f. An estimate of the total of all charges;

(2) For shipments transported on weight and mileage rates:

a. The information required (1)a.- f. above;

b. A list of the articles upon which the estimate is based and the applicable estimated cubic footage for each article listed; and

c. The estimated total weight of the shipment, based upon a conversion formula of no less than 7 pounds per cubic foot; and

(3) A statement that the carrier shall not charge the customer any amount which exceeds the written estimate by 10 percent without the customer's written consent.

N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 4603.01

#5852, eff 6-23-94; ss by #7240, eff 6-23-00, EXPIRED: 6-23-08

New. #9379, eff 1-30-09

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 32, Filed August 10, 2017, Proposed by #12358, Effective 8/2/2017, Expires 8/2/2027.

Amended by Number 2, Filed January 11, 2024, Proposed by #13828, Effective 12/22/2023, Expires 12/22/2033 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 4600).