### Question
What is the definition of common or contract carrier?


### Answer
The definition of **common or contract carrier** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 2341*:

> a carrier holding a certificate of convenience and necessity, a permit for contract carrier by motor vehicle, or other valid operating authority under subtitle IV of title 49, or under equivalent operating authority from a regulatory agency of the United States or of any State

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2341*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 114-TRAFFICKING IN CONTRABAND CIGARETTES**

