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MI SB0748

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Virgil Smith

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Lowers population threshold for city vehicle-for-hire ordinance compliance from 750,000 to 500,000 residents for class B limousine operations.

  • Allows limousine carriers to remain in a city during a trip solely for picking up the same passengers they originally brought into the city.

  • Defines class A limousines as vehicles with seating capacity of 7-15 passengers including driver.

  • Defines class B limousines as vehicles with seating capacity of less than 7 passengers including driver.

  • Requires all limo carriers to obtain a certificate of authority from the department before operating on public highways.

Legislative Description

Transportation; limousines; compliance with city vehicle for hire ordinance; revise population requirement, modify definition of limousine, and increase fine for a limo carrier of passengers that allows a driver or operator of a limousine to drive or operate a limousine in violation of limousine transportation act. Amends secs. 7 & 31 of 1990 PA 271 (MCL 257.1907 & 257.1931).

Cities, ordinances

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

12/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Local Government6/12/2014
Regulatory Reform1/30/2014

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