Section 65-20-101 - Compressed cotton(a) It is unlawful for any common carrier, doing business in this state, to become a party to any combination or monopoly, for the purpose of controlling the compression of cotton, in bales, in the interest of special individuals, firms, or companies.(b) All such common carriers shall be required to receive all compressed cotton, and transport the same as such at regular schedule rates of freight, without discrimination as to individuals, firms, or compresses offering the same for shipment.(c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.Acts 1879, ch. 160, §§ 1-3; Shan., §§ 3077-3079; Code 1932, §§ 5524-5526; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 65-2001 -- 65-2003; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.