All passengers of whatever character having baggage transported by companies under the provisions of this division shall have 24 hours, not including legal holidays or Sundays, for the removal of such baggage from the baggage room or station house of such company before storage shall be charged; except such baggage that may be received on Friday of each week, which baggage shall be held by the company 48 hours, not including Sundays, before storage shall be charged by the company.
Ala. Code § 37-2-39 (1975)