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IN Code § 8-2.1-22-32 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-32. Application of Chapter

Sec. 32. This chapter applies to persons engaged in the transportation of passengers or household goods over the public highways regardless of whether that transportation is interstate or intrastate, except to the extent this chapter contravenes the Constitution or the laws of the United States.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.110-1995, SEC.22.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-33 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-33. Registration of Vehicles

Sec. 33. A person who is engaged in the intrastate transportation of passengers or household goods must register under the unified carrier registration system in accordance with rules adopted by the department under IC 4-22-2 before operating a motor vehicle upon a public highway located in Indiana.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.110-1995, SEC.23; P.L.42-2007, SEC.10.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-34 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-34. Nonresident Carriers; Service of Process

Sec. 34. (a) Every nonresident common carrier and contract carrier regulated under this chapter shall file, and keep on file, with the department a designation in writing of the name and postoffice address of a citizen and resident of Indiana upon whom service of notices or orders may be made, and upon whom process issued by or under the authority of any court having jurisdiction of the subject matter may be served in any proceeding at law or equity brought against such the carrier.(b) Service of notices or orders in proceedings under this chapter may be made upon the carrier by personal service upon it, or upon the citizen so designated by it, or by registered mail addressed to it at the last address shown by the records of the department.(c) In default of that designation, in case of vacancy, or if for any other reason personal service cannot be had upon the carrier, service of the notice or order may be made by serving two (2) copies upon the department. When service is had upon the department as provided in this subsection, the department shall promptly mail one (1) copy of the notice or order served upon him to the carrier by registered mail at the last address shown by the records of the department, and the date of mailing shall be considered as the time when notice is served.(d) When notice is given by mail as provided in this section, the date of mailing shall be considered the time when notice is served.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-35 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-35. Highway Designation to Prevent Congestion; Enforcement and Notice of Orders

Sec. 35. In addition to the other powers conferred in this chapter upon the department, it may designate from time to time the public highways, as routes, over which carriers subject to this chapter may or may not operate, and may designate the time that the vehicles may or may not be operated public highways, so as to prevent congestion that may affect the safety of persons or property upon the public highways. The department may also provide for the enforcement of its orders and the notice of the orders, if any, that shall be given to such carriers.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-36 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-36. Temporary Authority or Emergency Temporary Authority for One Trip or Occasional Trips

Sec. 36. (a) As used in this section, "eligible event" has the meaning set forth in IC 6-8-12-2.(b) In addition to all other powers granted to the department under this chapter, the department may issue, in accordance with its rules, temporary authority or emergency temporary authority to the following:(1) Persons to whom permanent permits or certificates have been issued.(2) Persons who have filed new applications for permanent permits or certificates.(3) Persons when there appears a necessity to make one (1) trip or occasional trips, including during an eligible event.The department may grant temporary authority or emergency temporary authority under subdivision (3) during an eligible event for a period not greater than fifteen (15) consecutive days.(c) An application for temporary authority or emergency temporary authority during an eligible event is not subject to section 11 or 13 of this chapter.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.110-1995, SEC.24; P.L.45-2011, SEC.4.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-37 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-37. War or National Emergency; Suspension of Certificate or Permit

Sec. 37. In addition to all other powers granted to the department under this chapter, the department may suspend, in whole or in part, any certificate or permit, upon the application of the holder thereof, without notice, for the duration of a declared war or a declared national emergency and for a period of six (6) months thereafter, or for any lesser period of time.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-38 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-38. Rebates, Consideration, or Discrimination in Violation of Chapter; Assisting or Permitting Transportation at Less Than Approved Rate; Fraudulent Activity; Operator of Vehicle for Hire Not to Operate Until Owner or Lessor Secures Required Authority

Sec. 38. (a) A person, whether carrier, shipper, or officer, employee, agent, or representative thereof, shall not knowingly offer, grant, give, solicit, accept, or receive any rebate, consideration, or discrimination in violation of this chapter. A person shall not, by means of any false or fictitious bill, bill of lading, receipt, voucher, account, claim, certificate, affidavit, deposition, lease, or bill of sale, or by any other means or device, knowingly assist or permit any person to obtain transportation of passengers or household goods subject to this chapter for less than the rate, fare, or charge approved by the department. A person shall not knowingly, by any such means or otherwise, fraudulently seek to evade or defeat regulations as in this chapter provided for motor carriers.(b) An operator of a motor vehicle for hire, which vehicle belongs to or is leased by an intrastate or interstate common or contract carrier for hire, who transports persons or household goods over the highways without required authority issued by the department, shall not operate the motor vehicle until the owner or lessor has secured the required authority from the department, but the offender shall be given an opportunity to secure the services of a certificated carrier, having the required authority, to transport the lading on the offender's motor vehicle to its intended destination.(c) A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.110-1995, SEC.25.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-39 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-39. Expiration of Vehicle Registrations

Sec. 39. All registrations of motor vehicles required in this chapter expire on December 31 of each year, and each motor vehicle continued in service shall be registered for each such year.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.110-1995, SEC.26.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-42 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-42. Intrastate Carriers; Identification to Be Displayed on Each Vehicle

Sec. 42. (a) An intrastate motor carrier regulated under this chapter shall display identification, in the method prescribed by rules of the department, on each motor vehicle it operates.(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-44 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-44. Deposit of Fees Into Motor Carrier Regulation Fund

Sec. 44. All fees prescribed in this chapter shall be paid to the treasurer of state through the department and deposited in the motor carrier regulation fund.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-45 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-45. Augmenting, Interchanging, or Leasing Equipment

Sec. 45. (a) A motor carrier regulated under this chapter that augments equipment, interchanges equipment, or leases equipment, with or without drivers, shall comply with the rules of the department governing lease and interchange of vehicles.(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-46 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-46. Proof of Financial Responsibility; Surety Bond or Insurance; Violations and Penalties

Sec. 46. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, common and contract carriers and other carriers engaged in the transportation of passengers or household goods for hire, over regular or irregular routes, whether operating pursuant to a certificate or permit or as an exempt carrier under section 2.1(5) of this chapter, shall file with the department proof of financial responsibility in the form of surety bonds or policies of insurance or shall qualify as a self-insured. The minimum level of financial responsibility required shall be as follows:(1) Except as provided in subdivision (2), the minimum level established under 49 U.S.C. 13906(a)(1).(2) For contract carriers that transport railroad employees, at least five million dollars ($5,000,000).(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated judgment for violating this section.(c) In addition to any other penalty imposed upon a person for a conviction of a Class A misdemeanor under subsection (b), the law enforcement agency may impound the vehicles owned by the person. Unless the vehicle is impounded or forfeited under a law other than this section, the vehicle shall be released to the carrier when the carrier complies with this section.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.79; P.L.79-1991, SEC.2; P.L.110-1995, SEC.28; P.L.1-2006, SEC.152; P.L.208-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 8-2.1-23-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 23. Motor Carrier Regulation Fund|8-2.1-23-1. Establishment; Purpose

Sec. 1. The motor carrier regulation fund is established for the purpose of funding:(1) the administration and enforcement of this article; and(2) the administration and enforcement of IC 6-6-4.1 and IC 6-8.1-4-4.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.73-1990, SEC.1; P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.54; P.L.119-1998, SEC.26.
IN Code § 8-2.1-23-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 23. Motor Carrier Regulation Fund|8-2.1-23-2. Deposit of Fees

Sec. 2. The treasurer of state shall deposit fees collected under this article, IC 6-6-4.1-13, IC 9-20-5-7(b), IC 9-20-5-7(c), and IC 9-20-18-14.5 in the motor carrier regulation fund.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.129-2001, SEC.28; P.L.198-2016, SEC.61.
IN Code § 8-2.1-23-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 23. Motor Carrier Regulation Fund|8-2.1-23-3. Investments

Sec. 3. The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the motor carrier regulation fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.14.
IN Code § 8-2.1-23-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 23. Motor Carrier Regulation Fund|8-2.1-23-4. Money Not to Revert to State General Fund

Sec. 4. Money in the motor carrier regulation fund does not revert to the state general fund.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.146-2020, SEC.50.
IN Code § 8-2.1-24-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 24. Intrastate Motor Carrier Safety and Insurance Certification|8-2.1-24-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. Notwithstanding the amendments made to section 18 of this chapter by P.L.219-2003, the requirement that 49 CFR 383 and 384 be incorporated into Indiana law by reference, as provided by section 18 of this chapter, as amended by P.L.219-2003, does not apply before July 1, 2005.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.192. Amended by P.L.7-2015, SEC.19.
IN Code § 8-2.1-24-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 24. Intrastate Motor Carrier Safety and Insurance Certification|8-2.1-24-1. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to the certification of a motor carrier providing intrastate transportation by motor vehicle of property or passengers for compensation.(b) Section 18 of this chapter applies to the regulation of the following persons:(1) A motor carrier described in subsection (a).(2) Except as provided in section 18(j) of this chapter, a private carrier of persons or property, or both.As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.42-2007, SEC.11; P.L.9-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-2.1-24-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 24. Intrastate Motor Carrier Safety and Insurance Certification|8-2.1-24-3. Exemptions

Sec. 3. Except as provided in section 18 of this chapter, this chapter does not apply to the following:(1) Motor vehicles used exclusively for carrying United States mail.(2) Motor vehicles while being used or operated under the control, direction, and supervision of:(A) the United States government, the state, or a political subdivision; or(B) the board of trustees of a state institution.(3) Motor vehicles while transporting supplies, livestock feed ingredients, fertilizer, or fertilizing materials that are in transit to or from farms.(4) Motor vehicles:(A) controlled and operated by a farmer when used in the transportation of the farmer's agricultural commodities and products of those commodities or in the transportation of supplies to the farm;(B) controlled and operated by a nonprofit agricultural cooperative association (or by a federation of agricultural cooperative associations if the federation does not possess greater powers or purposes than the cooperative associations);(C) used in carrying property consisting of livestock or agricultural commodities (not including manufactured products) if the motor vehicles are not used in carrying:(i) other property;(ii) agricultural commodities; or(iii) passengers;for compensation; or(D) used in carrying livestock feed or feed ingredients, if those products are transported to a site of agricultural productions or to a business enterprise engaged in the sale of agricultural goods to a person engaged in agricultural production.This chapter shall not be construed to apply to motor vehicles owned, leased, controlled, or operated by a nonprofit cooperative association, either incorporated or unincorporated, that was in existence on July 6, 1961.(5) Motor vehicles, commonly known as armored cars, used exclusively to transport, under written bilateral contract, coin, currency, bullion, securities, precious metals, jewelry, precious stones, money, legal tender, stocks and bonds, negotiable and nonnegotiable instruments and securities, postage and revenue stamps, and other valuable documents and rare objects.(6) Motor vehicles operating exclusively in intrastate commerce that have a gross vehicle weight, gross vehicle weight rating, gross combination weight, or gross combination weight rating equal to or less than twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds. However, the motor vehicle may not be:(A) used to provide for-hire transport;(B) designed or used to transport sixteen (16) or more passengers, including the driver; or(C) used to transport hazardous material in amounts requiring a placard.As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.42-2007, SEC.12; P.L.9-2010, SEC.2.
IN Code § 8-2.1-24-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 24. Intrastate Motor Carrier Safety and Insurance Certification|8-2.1-24-4. Powers of Department

Sec. 4. The department may:(1) certify a motor carrier providing transportation of property or passengers for compensation; and(2) regulate and supervise safety, insurance, methods, and hours of operation of a motor carrier providing transportation of property or passengers.As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.42-2007, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-24-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 24. Intrastate Motor Carrier Safety and Insurance Certification|8-2.1-24-5. Inspection of Records; Examination of Officers, Agents, and Employees; Adoption of Motor Vehicle Inspection Rules

Sec. 5. The department may require the filing of annual and other reports and the submission of all records and information necessary to aid the department in the exercise of the powers granted by this chapter. The department, a member of the department, or an authorized representative of the department, may:(1) upon demand, inspect the books, accounts, papers, records, memoranda, equipment, and premises of a motor carrier;(2) examine, under oath, any officer, agent, or employee of a motor carrier in relation to the motor carrier's business affairs; and(3) prescribe rules for inspection of motor vehicles used by the motor carrier.As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 8-2.1-24-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 24. Intrastate Motor Carrier Safety and Insurance Certification|8-2.1-24-6. Investigation

Sec. 6. Upon complaint in writing filed with the department or upon the department's own initiative without complaint, the department may investigate whether a person subject to this chapter has failed to comply with this chapter.As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 8-2.1-24-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 24. Intrastate Motor Carrier Safety and Insurance Certification|8-2.1-24-7. Duty of Department to Compel Compliance

Sec. 7. If the department, after notice and hearing, finds, in an investigation, that a person has failed to comply with this chapter, the department shall issue an appropriate order to compel compliance.As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 8-2.1-24-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 24. Intrastate Motor Carrier Safety and Insurance Certification|8-2.1-24-8. Compulsory Process; Swearing of Witnesses; Record of Testimony; Administrative Order

Sec. 8. The department, a member of the department, or an authorized representative of the department, may:(1) compel the attendance of witnesses;(2) swear witnesses;(3) take testimony under oath; and(4) make a record of testimony.After a record is made under the direction of the department, an administrative law judge, or an authorized representative of the department, the department may make an appropriate order upon the record.As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 8-2.1-24-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 24. Intrastate Motor Carrier Safety and Insurance Certification|8-2.1-24-9. Hearing; Report of Findings of Fact and Decision; Exceptions

Sec. 9. (a) The department may hear all petitions or motions filed with the department. The hearings may be conducted by the department, a member of the department, or an administrative law judge. The hearings shall be conducted in accordance with rules adopted by the department under IC 4-22-2.(b) An administrative law judge shall promptly report to the department the facts established by evidence and submit a suggested order, showing the findings and a decision to the department.(c) An order recommended by an administrative law judge may not be held for less than ten (10) days during which an interested party may file a written exception. If an exception is not filed, the finding of facts and decision in form of the order suggested by the administrative law judge shall be the order of the department, unless the department directs otherwise.As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 8-2.1-24-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 24. Intrastate Motor Carrier Safety and Insurance Certification|8-2.1-24-10. Reconsideration or Rehearing

Sec. 10. (a) After a decision, an order, or a requirement has been made by the department in a proceeding under this chapter, a party may apply to the department for reconsideration or rehearing of a matter determined in the proceeding. The department may grant the reconsideration or rehearing if sufficient reason is found.(b) Applications for reconsideration or rehearing shall be governed by rules adopted by the department under IC 4-22-2. If after reconsideration or rehearing it appears that the original decision, order, or requirement is unjust or unwarranted, the department may change or modify the decision, order, or requirement.(c) A decision, an order, or a requirement made after reconsideration or rehearing is subject to the same provisions as the original decision, order, or requirement.As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.29.
IN Code § 8-2.1-24-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 24. Intrastate Motor Carrier Safety and Insurance Certification|8-2.1-24-11. Agreements With Federal or State Agencies for Supervision of Transportation of Property and Passengers

Sec. 11. The department may, subject to the approval of the governor, enter into an agreement or understanding with the United States Department of Transportation or any other appropriate agency of the federal government, another Indiana department or agency, or an agency of another state for the purpose of more effective supervision of safety and responsible transportation of property and passengers, intrastate.As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.42-2007, SEC.14.