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CA Pub Util Code § 5431 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 8 - Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers|ARTICLE 7 - Transportation Network Companies|Section 5431.

5431.  For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) “Participating driver” or “driver” means any person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers.(b) “Personal vehicle” means a vehicle that is used by a participating driver to provide prearranged transportation services for compensation that meets all of the following requirements:(1) Has a passenger capacity of eight persons or less, including the driver.(2) Is owned, leased, rented for a term that does not exceed 30 days, or otherwise authorized for use by the participating driver.(3) Meets all inspection and other safety requirements imposed by the commission.(4) Is not a taxicab or limousine.(c) “Transportation network company” means an organization, including, but not limited to, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietor, or any other entity, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using a personal vehicle.(d) “Transportation network company insurance” means a liability insurance policy that specifically covers liabilities arising from a driver’s use of a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform.(e) “Zero-emission vehicle” has the same meaning as in Section 44258 of the Health and Safety Code.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 369, Sec. 3. (SB 1014) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5431.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 8 - Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers|ARTICLE 7 - Transportation Network Companies|Section 5431.5.

5431.5.  In addition to the definitions provided in Section 5431, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) “Access provider” means an organization or entity that directly provides, or contracts with a separate organization or entity to provide, on-demand transportation to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.(b) “Wheelchair accessible vehicle” or “WAV” means a vehicle equipped with a ramp or lift capable of transporting nonfolding motorized wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or other mobility devices.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 701, Sec. 2. (SB 1376) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5432 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 8 - Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers|ARTICLE 7 - Transportation Network Companies|Section 5432.

5432.  (a) A transportation network company shall disclose in writing to participating drivers, as part of its agreement with those drivers, the insurance coverage and limits of liability that the transportation network company provides while the driver uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform, and shall advise a participating driver in writing that the driver’s personal automobile insurance policy will not provide coverage because the driver uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform.(b) A transportation network company shall also disclose in writing to participating drivers, as part of its agreement with those drivers, that the driver’s personal automobile insurance policy will not provide collision or comprehensive coverage for damage to the vehicle used by the driver from the moment the driver logs on to the transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform to the moment the driver logs off the transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform.(c) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2015.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2015. Section operative July 1, 2015, by its own provisions.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5434 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 8 - Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers|ARTICLE 7 - Transportation Network Companies|Section 5434.

5434.  (a) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a private passenger automobile insurance policy to provide primary or excess coverage during the period of time from the moment a participating driver in a transportation network company logs on to the transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform until the driver logs off the online-enabled application or platform or the passenger exits the vehicle, whichever is later.(b) During the period of time from the moment a participating driver in a transportation network company logs on to the transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform until the driver logs off the online-enabled application or platform or the passenger exits the vehicle, whichever is later, all of the following shall apply:(1) The participating driver’s or the vehicle owner’s personal automobile insurance policy shall not provide any coverage to the participating driver, vehicle owner, or any third party, unless the policy expressly provides for that coverage during the period of time to which this subdivision is applicable, with or without a separate charge, or the policy contains an amendment or endorsement to provide that coverage, for which a separately stated premium is charged.(2) The participating driver’s or the vehicle owner’s personal automobile insurance policy shall not have the duty to defend or indemnify for the driver’s activities in connection with the transportation network company, unless the policy expressly provides otherwise for the period of time to which this subdivision is applicable, with or without a separate charge, or the policy contains an amendment or endorsement to provide that coverage, for which a separately stated premium is charged.(c) Notwithstanding any other law, a personal automobile insurer may, at its discretion, offer an automobile liability insurance policy, or an amendment or endorsement to an existing policy, that covers a private passenger vehicle, station wagon type vehicle, sport utility vehicle, or similar type of vehicle with a passenger capacity of eight persons or less, including the driver, while used in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform only if the policy expressly provides for the coverage during the time period specified in subdivision (b), with or without a separate charge, or the policy contains an amendment or an endorsement to provide that coverage, for which a separately stated premium may be charged.(d) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2015.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2015. Section operative July 1, 2015, by its own provisions.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5435 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 8 - Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers|ARTICLE 7 - Transportation Network Companies|Section 5435.

5435.  In a claims coverage investigation, a transportation network company or its insurer shall cooperate with insurers that are involved in the claims coverage investigation to facilitate the exchange of information, including the provision of dates and times at which an accident occurred that involved a participating driver and the precise times that the participating driver logged on and off the transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5437 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 8 - Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers|ARTICLE 7 - Transportation Network Companies|Section 5437.

5437.  A transportation network company shall not disclose to a third party any personally identifiable information of a transportation network company passenger unless one of the following applies:(1) The customer knowingly consents.(2) Pursuant to a legal obligation.(3) The disclosure is to the commission in order to investigate a complaint filed with the commission against a transportation network company or a participating driver and the commission treats the information under confidentiality protections. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5438 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 8 - Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers|ARTICLE 7 - Transportation Network Companies|Section 5438.

5438.  It is the intent of the Legislature that the Department of Insurance expedite review of any application for approval of transportation network company insurance products, and that these products become available for purchase on or before July 1, 2015.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5439 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 8 - Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers|ARTICLE 7 - Transportation Network Companies|Section 5439.

5439.  Transportation network company insurance that meets the requirements of Section 5433 shall be deemed to satisfy the financial responsibility requirements of Sections 16054 and 16056 of the Vehicle Code.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5441 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 8 - Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers|ARTICLE 7 - Transportation Network Companies|Section 5441.

5441.  The Legislature does not intend, and nothing in this article shall be construed, to prohibit the commission from exercising its rulemaking authority in a manner consistent with this article, or to prohibit enforcement activities related to transportation network companies.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5442 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 8 - Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers|ARTICLE 7 - Transportation Network Companies|Section 5442.

5442.  A participating driver of a transportation network company shall carry proof of transportation network company insurance coverage with him or her at all times during his or her use of a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform. In the event of an accident, a participating driver shall provide this insurance coverage information to any other party involved in the accident, and to a police officer, upon request.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5443 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 8 - Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers|ARTICLE 7 - Transportation Network Companies|Section 5443.

5443.  Notwithstanding Section 11580.9 of the Insurance Code, or any other law affecting whether one or more policies of insurance that may apply with respect to an occurrence is primary or excess, this article determines the obligations under insurance policies issued to transportation network companies and, if applicable, drivers using a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5444 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 8 - Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers|ARTICLE 7 - Transportation Network Companies|Section 5444.

5444.  Notwithstanding any limitations contained in Section 1808.1 of the Vehicle Code, a transportation network company is eligible to participate and shall participate in the pull-notice system established pursuant to Section 1808.1 of the Vehicle Code to regularly check the driving records of a participating driver regardless of whether the participating driver is an employee or an independent contractor of the transportation network company.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 791, Sec. 1. (AB 1422) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5445.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 8 - Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers|ARTICLE 7 - Transportation Network Companies|Section 5445.1.

5445.1.  A transportation network company shall provide all of the following information to a passenger on its online-enabled application or platform at the time the passenger is matched with a transportation network company driver:(a) The transportation network company driver’s first name and a picture of the driver.(b) An image of the make and model of the transportation network company driver’s vehicle.(c) The license plate number of the transportation network company driver’s vehicle.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 286, Sec. 1. (AB 2986) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5445.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 8 - Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers|ARTICLE 7 - Transportation Network Companies|Section 5445.2.

5445.2.  (a) (1) A transportation network company shall conduct, or have a third party conduct, a local and national criminal background check for each participating driver that shall include both of the following:(A) The use of a multistate and multijurisdiction criminal records locator or other similar commercial nationwide database with validation.(B) A search of the United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public website.(2) A transportation network company shall not contract with, employ, or retain a driver if the driver meets either of the following criteria:(A) Is currently registered on the United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public website.(B) Has been convicted of any of the following offenses:(i) A violent felony, as defined in Section 667.5 of the Penal Code.(ii) A violation of Section 236.1, 11413, 11418, 11418.5, or 11419 of the Penal Code.(3) A transportation network company shall not contract with, employ, or retain a driver if the driver has been convicted of any of the following offenses within the previous seven years:(A) Misdemeanor assault or battery.(B) A domestic violence offense.(C) Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.(D) A felony violation of Section 18540 of the Elections Code, or of Section 67, 68, 85, 86, 92, 93, 137, 138, 165, 518, or 530 of, subdivision (a) of Section 484 of, or subdivision (a) of Section 487 of, the Penal Code.(4) Paragraphs (2) and (3) apply with respect to a conviction of any offense committed in another jurisdiction that includes all of the elements of any of the offenses described or defined in those paragraphs.(5) This section shall not be interpreted to prevent a transportation network company from imposing additional standards.(b) A transportation network company that violates, or fails to comply with, this section is subject to a penalty of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each offense.(c) (1) Notwithstanding Section 1786.12 of the Civil Code, an investigative consumer reporting agency may furnish an investigative consumer report to a transportation network company about a person seeking to become a participating driver, regardless of whether the participating driver is to be an employee or an independent contractor of the transportation network company.(2) Paragraph (7) of subdivision (a) of Section 1786.18 of the Civil Code does not apply to an investigative consumer report furnished to a transportation network company pursuant to paragraph (1).(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 618, Sec. 1. (AB 880) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5445.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 8 - Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers|ARTICLE 7 - Transportation Network Companies|Section 5445.3.

5445.3.  (a) A participating driver is required to possess either of the following:(1) A valid driver’s license issued by the State of California.(2) (A) In the case of a nonresident active duty military member or a nonresident dependent of an active duty military member, a valid driver’s license issued by the other state or territory of the United States in which the member or dependent is a resident.(B) A transportation network company shall comply with the provisions of Section 5445.2 and obtain and review the driving history report from the state or territory of the United States that issued the individual’s driver’s license before permitting a nonresident active duty military member or a nonresident dependent of an active duty military member to act as a participating driver and shall ensure that the driver satisfies all requirements applicable to participating drivers, including, but not limited to, the regulations of the commission and the applicable requirements of the Vehicle Code.(b) A transportation network company shall notify all participating drivers of the applicability of the Vehicle Code and of the code’s availability, including, in particular, Sections 23123 and 23123.5 (relating to the hands-free device laws), Section 21760 (the “Three Feet for Safety Act”), and Section 22454 (relating to rules of the road relating to schoolbuses), to all participating drivers, either on the transportation network company’s internet website or on its application.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 497, Sec. 247. (AB 991) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5446 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 8 - Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers|ARTICLE 7 - Transportation Network Companies|Section 5446.

5446.  (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the City and County of San Francisco may impose a tax on each ride originating in the City and County of San Francisco provided by a participating driver in an amount not to exceed the following:(1) One and one-half percent of net rider fares for a shared ride in which, prior to commencement of the ride, a passenger requests through the transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform to share the ride with one or more passengers and each passenger is charged a fare that is calculated, in whole or in part, based on the passenger’s request to share all or part of the ride with one or more passengers, regardless of whether the passenger actually shares all or part of the ride.(2) Three and one-quarter percent of the net rider fare for a ride other than a ride described in paragraph (1).(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the City and County of San Francisco may impose a tax on each ride originating in the City and County of San Francisco provided by an autonomous vehicle, whether facilitated by a transportation network company or any other person, in an amount not to exceed the following:(1) One and one-half percent of net rider fares for a shared ride in which, prior to commencement of the ride, a passenger requests to share the ride with one or more passengers and each passenger is charged a fare that is calculated, in whole or in part, based on the passenger’s request to share all or part of the ride with one or more passengers, regardless of whether the passenger actually shares all or part of the ride.(2) Three and one-quarter percent of the net rider fare for a ride other than a ride described in paragraph (1).(c) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), the City and County of San Francisco may set a lower tax rate for net rider fares for a ride originating in the City and County of San Francisco provided by a zero-emission vehicle to further incentivize deployment of zero-emission vehicles. (d) For purposes of this section, “net rider fare” means all charges for a ride, including, but not limited to, charges based on time or distance, or both, and excluding any additional charges such as taxes, airport or venue fees, or fees imposed by the commission.(e) Moneys collected by the City and County of San Francisco pursuant to this section shall be dedicated to fund transportation operations and infrastructure within the City and County of San Francisco.(f) A tax imposed pursuant to this section shall be subject to applicable voter approval requirements imposed by law. (g) A tax imposed pursuant to this section shall expire no later than November 5, 2045.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 644, Sec. 2. (AB 1184) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5500 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 9 - Commercial Air Carriers|ARTICLE 1 - Accident Liability Protection|Section 5500.

5500.  As used in this article, “commercial air operator” means any person owning, controlling, operating, renting, or managing aircraft for any commercial purpose for compensation. “Commercial air operator” does not include any person owning, controlling, operating, renting, managing, furnishing, or otherwise providing transportation by hot air balloon for entertainment, sporting, or recreational purposes.(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 706, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2012, Ch. 108, Sec. 1. (AB 1524) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5501 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 9 - Commercial Air Carriers|ARTICLE 1 - Accident Liability Protection|Section 5501.

5501.  As used in this article, “aircraft” means any contrivance used for navigation of, or flight in, the air. “Aircraft” does not include a hot air balloon furnished or providing transportation for entertainment, sporting, or recreational purposes.(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 706, Sec. 3) by Stats. 2012, Ch. 108, Sec. 3. (AB 1524) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5502 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 9 - Commercial Air Carriers|ARTICLE 1 - Accident Liability Protection|Section 5502.

5502.  As used in this article, “person” means any individual, firm, partnership, private, municipal or public corporation, limited liability company, company, association, joint stock association, trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 219. Effective January 1, 1995.)