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CT Gen Stat § 13b-108. (Formerly Sec. 16-329) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 244b - Motor Vehicles in Livery Service|Section 13b-108. (Formerly Sec. 16-329) - Penalty. Injunction.

 (a) Any person or any officer of any association, limited liability company or corporation who violates any provision of sections 13b-101 to 13b-107, inclusive, or any order or regulation adopted, prescribed or established under any such provision shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars for the first offense and for a second offense shall be fined two thousand dollars and may be enjoined from further operation or maintenance of a livery business pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.(b) Any person or any officer of any association, limited liability company or corporation who violates section 13b-103 may be enjoined from further operation or maintenance of any livery business by order of the Superior Court. The Commissioner of Transportation shall bring any application for an injunction to the judicial district in which the principal place of business of any such person, association, limited liability company or corporation is located. The court upon a finding of a violation of section 13b-103 may issue an injunction and make such orders for the discontinuance of such business as it deems equitable.(1949 Rev., S. 5730; P.A. 89-222, S. 3; P.A. 97-304, S. 17, 31; P.A. 99-181, S. 6, 40.)History: In 1981 Sec. 16-329 transferred to Sec. 13b-108; P.A. 89-222 increased the fine for operating without livery service permit to $500 for the first offense and added provision for a $2,000 fine, designated previously existing provisions as Subsec. (a) and added new Subsec. (b) re injunctive relief for the second offense; P.A. 97-304 extended provisions re penalty and injunction to officers of limited liability companies, effective July 1, 1997; P.A. 99-181 amended Subsec. (a) by deleting imprisonment penalties, effective June 23, 1999.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-108a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 244b - Motor Vehicles in Livery Service|Section 13b-108a - Reciprocal agreements.

 (a) The Commissioner of Transportation may enter into reciprocal agreements or plans on behalf of the state of Connecticut with the appropriate authorities of any state of the United States, or any political subdivision thereof, or the District of Columbia, granting reciprocity to motor vehicles in livery services, as defined in section 13b-101. Any such reciprocal agreement or plan may include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Full reciprocity in accordance with such agreement or plan for livery services not based in Connecticut in exchange for equivalent reciprocity for Connecticut-based livery services; (2) reciprocal exchange of audits of records of the owners of livery services by the states participating in any such agreement or plan; (3) any other matters which would facilitate the administration of such agreement or plan, including exchange of information for audits, enforcement activities and collection and disbursement of proportional registration fees for other jurisdictions in the case of Connecticut-based livery services.(b) Any reciprocity agreement, arrangement or declaration relating to livery services in effect on April 9, 1999, between this state and any jurisdiction not a party to any reciprocal agreement or plan authorized by subsection (a) of this section, or relating to any matters not covered in such reciprocal agreement or plan, shall continue in force and effect until specifically amended or revoked as provided by law.(P.A. 99-6, S. 1, 2; P.A. 00-148, S. 20; P.A. 03-115, S. 66.)History: P.A. 99-6 effective April 9, 1999; P.A. 00-148 amended Subsec. (b) by making a technical change; P.A. 03-115 amended Subsec. (a) to make technical changes.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-109 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 244b - Motor Vehicles in Livery Service|Section 13b-109 - Printed advertisements to bear permit number.

 A printed advertisement concerning a motor vehicle in livery service shall conspicuously state the number of the permit issued to the operator of such vehicle by the Department of Transportation pursuant to section 13b-103 and shall conspicuously state the number of any permit or registration issued to such operator by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.(P.A. 87-523, S. 1; P.A. 96-222, S. 12, 41; P.A. 97-304, S. 18, 31; P.A. 18-167, S. 5.)History: P.A. 96-222 inserted “or its successor agency” after “Interstate Commerce Commission”, effective July 1, 1996; P.A. 97-304 substituted “Federal Highway Administration” for “Interstate Commerce Commission or its successor agency”, effective July 1, 1997; P.A. 18-167 changed “Federal Highway Administration” to “Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration”, effective June 14, 2018.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-109a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 244b - Motor Vehicles in Livery Service|Section 13b-109a - Vehicles associated with the Special Olympics World Games International.

 Section 13b-109a is repealed, effective July 1, 1997.(P.A. 94-188, S. 17, 30; P.A. 97-304, S. 30, 31.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-110 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 244b - Motor Vehicles in Livery Service|Section 13b-110 - Jump seats on certain motor vehicles in livery service.

 A motor vehicle in livery service having a seating capacity of thirty-five or more adults may have a seat located even with or forward of the driver's seat, provided such seat complies with manufacturing and safety standards for motor buses established under federal statutes and regulations. Such seat shall be used only by an employee of the operator or an employee of a tour company that retains the services of the operator.(P.A. 02-123, S. 2.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-116 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 244c - Transportation Network Company Vehicles|Section 13b-116 - Definitions.

 As used in this section and sections 13b-117 to 13b-120, inclusive:(1) “Transportation network company” means a company, corporation, partnership, trust, association, sole proprietorship or similar organization that operates in this state and uses a digital network to connect transportation network company riders to transportation network company drivers to provide prearranged rides. “Transportation network company” does not include the holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued under the provisions of section 13b-97 to operate a taxicab or the holder of a permit issued under the provision of section 13b-103 to operate a motor vehicle in livery service.(2) “Transportation network company driver” or “driver” means an individual who is not an employee of a transportation network company, but who uses a transportation network company vehicle to provide prearranged rides.(3) “Transportation network company rider” or “rider” means an individual or individuals who use a digital network to connect with a transportation network company driver to receive a prearranged ride between points chosen by the individual or individuals.(4) “Potential transportation network company rider” or “potential rider” means an individual or individuals who use a digital network to request a prearranged ride but have not entered the transportation network company vehicle.(5) “Digital network” means any online-enabled application, web site or system offered or utilized by a transportation network company that enables the provision of prearranged rides.(6) “Prearranged ride” means transport by a transportation network company driver of a transportation network company rider, (A) beginning when the driver accepts a request from the rider through a digital network, (B) continuing while the driver transports the rider, and (C) ending when the last rider exits the transportation network company vehicle.(7) “Transportation network company vehicle” means a motor vehicle as described in subsection (h) of section 13b-119 that is owned, leased or otherwise used by a transportation network company driver when the driver is connected to a digital network or is engaged in the provision of a prearranged ride.(P.A. 17-140, S. 1.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-117 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 244c - Transportation Network Company Vehicles|Section 13b-117 - Registration of transportation network company. Penalty.

 (a) On and after January 1, 2018, each transportation network company shall register annually with the Commissioner of Transportation on a form prescribed by the commissioner. The registration form shall include: (1) The transportation network company's name, business address and telephone number; (2) if the company is registered in another state, the name, address and telephone number of the company's agent for service of process in this state; (3) the name, address and telephone number of a person at the company who will serve as the main contact person for the commissioner; and (4) information sufficient to demonstrate, to the commissioner's satisfaction, that the company is in compliance with the provisions of this section and sections 13b-118 to 13b-120, inclusive, and any regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (j) of section 13b-118. Each transportation network company seeking initial registration shall submit with its registration form filed under this section a nonrefundable registration fee of five thousand dollars. Each registration shall be renewed annually. The nonrefundable fee for such renewal shall be five thousand dollars. The registrant shall file amendments to the registration reporting to the commissioner any material changes in any information contained in the registration not later than thirty calendar days after the registrant knows or reasonably should know of the change.(b) The commissioner may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a registration issued pursuant to this subsection if the commissioner determines the transportation network company intentionally: (1) Misled, deceived or defrauded the public or the commissioner; (2) engaged in any untruthful or misleading advertising; (3) engaged in unfair or deceptive business practices; or (4) violated any provision of this section and sections 13b-118 to 13b-120, inclusive, or any regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (j) of section 13b-118. Prior to the suspension, revocation or nonrenewal of the registration, the transportation network company shall be given notice and an opportunity for a hearing. Such hearing shall be held in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54. Any transportation network company whose registration has been suspended may, after ninety days, apply to the commissioner to have such registration reinstated.(c) Any transportation network company that operates in this state without a valid registration or when such registration has been suspended shall be fined not more than fifty thousand dollars.(P.A. 17-140, S. 2; 17-203, S. 1.)History: P.A. 17-140 effective January 1, 2018; P.A. 17-203 amended subsection (a) to decrease the registration fee from $50,000 to $5,000, effective January 1, 2018.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-121 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 244c - Transportation Network Company Vehicles|Section 13b-121 - Fee for prearranged ride by transportation network company.

 (a) As used in this section, “transportation network company” and “prearranged ride” have the same meanings as provided in section 13b-116.(b) Each transportation network company shall pay a fee of thirty cents on each prearranged ride that originates in this state.(c) On or before the last day of the month next succeeding each calendar quarter, each transportation network company shall: (1) File a return electronically for the preceding period with the Commissioner of Revenue Services on such forms as the commissioner may prescribe; and (2) make payment of the fees required under subsection (b) of this section by electronic funds transfer in the manner provided by chapter 228g. Any document received and maintained by the commissioner with respect to a transportation network company shall be return information, as defined in section 12-15, and shall not be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, as defined in section 1-200.(d) Any fees due and unpaid under this section shall be subject to the penalties and interest established in section 12-547 and the amount of such fee, penalty or interest, due and unpaid, may be collected under the provisions of section 12-35 as if they were taxes due to the state.(e) The provisions of sections 12-548, 12-550 to 12-554, inclusive, and 12-555b shall apply to the provisions of this section in the same manner and with the same force and effect as if the language of said sections had been incorporated in full into this section and had expressly referred to the fee imposed under this section, except to the extent that any such provision is inconsistent with a provision of this section.(f) Any fees received under this section shall be deposited into the General Fund. For revenue reporting purposes only, the Commissioner of Revenue Services shall include any such fees with the revenue reported under chapter 225.(g) The Commissioner of Revenue Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Transportation, may adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to carry out the provisions of this section.(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 17-2, S. 654; P.A. 19-117, S. 360; P.A. 19-186, S. 8.)History: June Sp. Sess. P.A. 17-2 effective January 1, 2018; P.A. 19-117 amended Subsec. (b) by increasing fee on each prearranged ride that originates in this state from 25 cents to 30 cents, effective July 1, 2019; P.A. 19-186 amended Subsec. (f) by replacing “chapter 222” with “chapter 225” re revenue reporting, effective July 8, 2019.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-199 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 245 - Railroads and Railways|Section 13b-199 - Definitions.

 Terms used in this chapter, sections 16-216 to 16-227, inclusive, and chapters 244, 244a, 244b, 245a and 245b shall be construed as follows, unless another meaning is expressed or is clearly apparent from the language or context:(1) “Railroad company” includes every person owning, leasing, maintaining, operating, managing or controlling any railroad, or any cars or other equipment employed thereon or in connection therewith, for public or general use within this state;(2) “Street railway company” includes every person owning, leasing, maintaining, operating, managing or controlling any street railway, or any cars or other equipment employed thereon or in connection therewith, for public or general use within this state;(3) “Public service motor vehicle” includes all motor vehicles used for the transportation of passengers for hire; and(4) “Motor bus” includes any public service motor vehicle operated in whole or in part upon any street or highway, by indiscriminately receiving or discharging passengers, or operated on a regular route or over any portion thereof, or operated between fixed termini, and any public service motor vehicle operated over highways within this state between points outside this state or between points within this state and points outside this state.(P.A. 14-134, S. 2.)History: P.A. 14-134 effective June 6, 2014.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-200. (Formerly Sec. 16-51) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 245 - Railroads and Railways|Section 13b-200. (Formerly Sec. 16-51) - Examination of roads. Free passage. Entering premises at times of emergency.

 (a) The Commissioner of Transportation shall, at the commissioner's discretion, examine the several railroads in the state when he deems that public safety so requires, and shall make a like examination of any railroad within the limits of any town, when so requested in writing by the selectmen of such town or by the authorities having control and supervision of the streets and highways within the town, and shall see that such railroads are kept in suitable repair and that the companies operating them faithfully comply with all provisions of law. The employees of the Department of Transportation shall have the right to pass free of charge, in the performance of their duties, on all railroads in the state.(b) The commissioner or his employees may enter any building, car or other premises owned or controlled by any railroad company. Any person interfering with an employee of the Department of Transportation in the performance of his duties shall be fined not more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than six months or both.(1949 Rev., S. 5441; P.A. 75-486, S. 1, 69; P.A. 77-614, S. 559, 571, 610; P.A. 78-303, S. 14, 136; P.A. 81-435, S. 1; P.A. 90-271, S. 11, 24; P.A. 04-143, S. 6.)History: P.A. 75-486 substituted “public utilities control authority” for “commission”, i.e. public utilities commission, and “authority” for “commission” thereafter, effective December 1, 1975; P.A. 77-614 substituted “commissioner of transportation” for “public utilities control authority” and “authority”, deleted “railways” and “street railways” where appearing and substituted “employees” for “members”, effective January 1, 1979; P.A. 78-303 deleted authorization for free passage of authority employees, effective January 1, 1979; in 1981 Sec. 16-51 transferred to Sec. 13b-200; P.A. 81-435 added Subsec. (b) authorizing employees of the department to enter railroad premises at times of emergency; P.A. 90-271 made a technical change; P.A. 04-143 amended Subsec. (a) to permit examination of railroads at commissioner's discretion, rather than once in each year or more often, and amended Subsec. (b) to permit commissioner or employees to enter any building, car or premises of railroad company at any time, rather than only at times of emergency, effective May 21, 2004.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-200a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 245 - Railroads and Railways|Section 13b-200a - State rail plan.

 (a) For purposes of this section, “state rail plan” or “proposed plan” means the plan prepared by the Department of Transportation pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 110-432, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008.(b) Not later than sixty days prior to submission of the state rail plan as required by P.L. 110-432, the Department of Transportation shall submit such proposed plan to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to transportation and finance, revenue and bonding. Such submission shall also include information on the process followed in preparing such proposed plan, the persons and entities consulted, any recommendations received from regional agencies and municipalities, and the department's response to such recommendations.(c) Not later than thirty days after said committees' receipt of such proposed plan, said committees shall convene a joint public hearing on such proposed plan. Not later than fourteen days after such public hearing, said committees shall advise the department of their suggested modifications, if any, to such proposed plan.(Sept. Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-2, S. 65.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-200b (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 245 - Railroads and Railways|Section 13b-200b - Planning for branch rail lines. Report.

 The Department of Transportation shall continue planning efforts for improvements to the New Canaan, Norwalk, Danbury and Waterbury branch rail lines, including, but not limited to, upgrades and electrification of such rail lines. Not later than January 6, 2017, the department shall provide a report on the progress of such planning efforts to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to transportation, and shall provide updates thereafter, as requested by said committee.(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 168.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-201. (Formerly Sec. 16-52) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 245 - Railroads and Railways|Section 13b-201. (Formerly Sec. 16-52) - Road not to be opened without certificate.

 No part of any railroad shall be opened for public travel unless the company operating such railroad first obtains a certificate signed by the Commissioner of Transportation that it is in a suitable and safe condition.(1949 Rev., S. 5442; P.A. 75-486, S. 1, 69; P.A. 77-614, S. 571, 610.)History: P.A. 75-486 substituted “public utilities control authority” for “commission”, i.e. public utilities commission, effective December 1, 1975; P.A. 77-614 substituted “commissioner of transportation” for “public utilities control authority”, effective January 1, 1979; in 1981 Sec. 16-52 transferred to Sec. 13b-201.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-202. (Formerly Sec. 16-53) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 245 - Railroads and Railways|Section 13b-202. (Formerly Sec. 16-53) - Recommendations.

 The Commissioner of Transportation shall, from time to time, recommend to the several companies operating railroads in this state, or to any of them, the adoption of such measures and regulations as the commissioner deems conducive to the public safety or interest; and shall report to the next General Assembly any neglect on the part of any such company to comply with any such recommendation.(1949 Rev., S. 5443; P.A. 75-486, S. 1, 69; P.A. 77-614, S. 571, 610; P.A. 85-246, S. 6.)History: P.A. 75-486 substituted “public utilities control authority” for “commission”, i.e. public utilities commission, effective December 1, 1975; P.A. 77-614 substituted “commissioner of transportation” for “public utilities control authority”, effective January 1, 1979; in 1981 Sec. 16-53 transferred to Sec. 13b-202; P.A. 85-246 deleted reference to street railway companies.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-203. (Formerly Sec. 16-54) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 245 - Railroads and Railways|Section 13b-203. (Formerly Sec. 16-54) - When officers may be enjoined.

 If, upon examination of any railroad or the affairs of any railroad company, the Commissioner of Transportation is of the opinion that such road is in such condition, or that the affairs of such company are so conducted, as to endanger public safety, or that the company has violated the law or refused to obey the directions of the commissioner or of the Superior Court or any judge thereof, he may, within one year after such examination, make application to any judge of said court for an injunction to restrain any person from exercising or attempting to exercise the duties of any officer in such company; and such judge may proceed thereon as the Superior Court may do on complaints for injunctions.(1949 Rev., S. 5444; P.A. 75-486, S. 1, 69; P.A. 77-614, S. 571, 587, 610.)History: P.A. 75-486 substituted “public utilities control authority” for “commission”, i.e. public utilities commission, and “authority” for “commission” thereafter, effective December 1, 1975; P.A. 77-614 substituted “commissioner of transportation” for “public utilities control authority” and “commissioner” for “authority”, effective January 1, 1979; in 1981 Sec. 16-54 transferred to Sec. 13b-203.