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GA HB907
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Alan Powell
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AI Summary
- Local governments may authorize the Department of Public Safety via intergovernmental agreement to enforce local taxicab regulations and issue citations for limousine carrier staging violations alongside local law enforcement
- Creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for "transportation referral service providers" (including ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft), requiring them to register and obtain an annual license from the Department of Public Safety for a fee not to exceed $100.00
- Licensed providers must verify that contracted drivers and carriers hold proper permits, maintain required insurance, pass criminal background checks, complete vehicle safety inspections, and comply with a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy; failure to register carries a civil fine of up to $10,000.00 per violation
- Establishes billing rules requiring taxi fares to follow local government rate structures, limousine services to charge on a flat fee or hourly basis only, and ride share drivers to calculate fares based on time and distance; prohibits requiring passengers to waive personal injury rights as a condition of service
- Directs a six-member joint legislative committee (three House, three Senate appointees) to study the best method of taxation for taxi services, limousine carriers, and ride share drivers, with findings and recommendations due to the General Assembly by December 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Public Safety, Department of; intergovernmental agreement to regulate taxicabs in certain circumstances; provisions
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/21/2014
Full Bill Text
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