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VA Code § 46.2-2099.21 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 20 - Regulation of Passenger Carriers|§ 46.2-2099.21. Exemptions from operation of article

This article shall not be construed to include:1. Persons engaged in operating boats exclusively for fishing;2. Persons engaged in operating boats that have (i) an approved passenger capacity of twenty-five or less persons and (ii) are operated as special or charter parties under this chapter; or3. The City of Hampton when acting as a sight-seeing carrier by boat or special or charter party carrier by boat.2001, c. 596; 2007, c. 813.
VA Code § 46.2-2099.30 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 20 - Regulation of Passenger Carriers|§ 46.2-2099.30. Insurance to be kept in force

Sight-seeing carriers by boat, special or charter party carriers by boat and motor carriers by launch shall keep in force at all times marine protection and indemnity insurance in an amount not less than $500,000 for bodily injury and property damage.2001, c. 596; 2002, c. 861.
VA Code § 46.2-2099.41 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 20 - Regulation of Passenger Carriers|§ 46.2-2099.41. Certification requirements

A. A person may apply to the Department for certification as an operator of an excursion train. The Department shall certify an applicant if the Department determines that the applicant will operate a passenger train that:1. Is primarily used for tourism or public service; and2. Leads to the promotion of the tourist industry in the Commonwealth.B. An application for certification shall include:1. The name and address of each person who owns an interest of at least 10 percent of the excursion train operation;2. An address in the Commonwealth where the excursion train is based;3. An operations plan, including the route to be used and a schedule of operations and stops along the route; and4. Evidence of insurance that meets the requirements of subsection C.C. The Department shall not certify to a person under subsection A unless the person files with the Department evidence of insurance providing coverage of liability resulting from injury to persons or damages to property in the amount of at least $10 million for the operation of the train.D. The Department shall not certify an applicant under subsection A if the applicant or any other person owning interest in the excursion train also owns or operates a regularly scheduled passenger train service with interstate connection.2001, c. 596; 2003, c. 286; 2007, c. 813; 2016, c. 431.
VA Code § 46.2-2099.42 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 20 - Regulation of Passenger Carriers|§ 46.2-2099.42. Assignment of liability

A. The operator of an excursion train shall be liable for personal injury or wrongful death arising from the operation of such excursion train, including operations, maintenance, and signalization of the tracks and facilities upon which the excursion train operates.B. Any county, city, or town may by resolution determine that the provision of excursion train services within the locality promotes tourism and furthers other public purposes. Any railroad company that authorizes the operator of an excursion train to use its tracks and facilities for the purposes of this article shall not be liable for personal injury or wrongful death arising from the operation of such excursion train, including operations, maintenance, and signalization of the tracks and facilities upon which the excursion train operates.C. The limitation of liability under subsection B does not apply if:1. The injury or damages result from intentional misconduct, malice, or gross negligence of the railroad company; or2. The operator of the excursion train was not operating in accordance with the definition of an excursion train under this chapter and the railroad company had otherwise authorized the operations that were inconsistent with this chapter.D. Each passenger on the excursion train shall be deemed to have accepted and consented to the limitation of liability under this section. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth as the place of performance notwithstanding any choice of law rules to the contrary.E. The railroad company may charge reasonable amounts to the operator of the excursion train for the use of its tracks and facilities as determined by agreement between the railroad company and the operator.2001, c. 596; 2016, c. 431.
VA Code § 46.2-2099.43 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 20 - Regulation of Passenger Carriers|§ 46.2-2099.43. Notice to passengers

The operator of an excursion train shall:1. Issue each passenger a ticket with the following statement in twelve point boldface type: "THE RAILROAD COMPANY WHICH OWNS THE TRACKS AND FACILITIES UPON WHICH THIS EXCURSION TRAIN OPERATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR WRONGFUL DEATH ARISING FROM THE OPERATION OF THE EXCURSION TRAIN, INCLUDING OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND SIGNALIZATION OF THE TRACKS AND FACILITIES."2. Post a notice near any passenger boarding area containing the same statement contained in subdivision 1, in letters that are at least two inches high.2001, c. 596.
VA Code § 46.2-2099.44 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 20 - Regulation of Passenger Carriers|§ 46.2-2099.44. Certificate of fitness required

No nonemergency medical transportation carrier, unless otherwise exempted, shall transport passengers on any highway within the Commonwealth on an intrastate basis without first having obtained from the Department a certificate of fitness authorizing such operation.2011, cc. 881, 889.
VA Code § 46.2-2099.45 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 20 - Regulation of Passenger Carriers|§ 46.2-2099.45. Certificates required unless exempted

Unless otherwise exempted, no person shall engage in the business of a transportation network company on any highway within the Commonwealth on an intrastate basis unless such person has secured from the Department a certificate of fitness authorizing such business.2015, cc. 2, 3.
VA Code § 46.2-2099.46 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 20 - Regulation of Passenger Carriers|§ 46.2-2099.46. Control, supervision, and regulation by Department

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every transportation network company, TNC partner, and TNC partner vehicle shall be subject to exclusive control, supervision, and regulation by the Department, but enforcement of statutes and Department regulations shall be not only by the Department but also by any other law-enforcement officer. Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the adoption of local ordinances providing for local regulation of transportation network companies, TNC partners, or TNC partner vehicles.2015, cc. 2, 3.
VA Code § 46.2-2099.47 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 20 - Regulation of Passenger Carriers|§ 46.2-2099.47. Operation except in accordance with chapter prohibited

No transportation network company or TNC partner shall transport passengers for compensation on any highway in the Commonwealth on an intrastate basis except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.2015, cc. 2, 3.
VA Code § 46.2-2101 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2101. Exemptions from chapter

The following are exempt from this chapter:1. Motor vehicles owned and operated by the United States, District of Columbia, any state, municipality, or any other political subdivision of the Commonwealth.2. Transportation of property between any point in this Commonwealth and any point outside this Commonwealth or between any points wholly within the limits of any city or town in the Commonwealth. This exemption shall not apply to the requirement to declare for-hire operation pursuant to § 46.2-2121.1 or the insurance requirement imposed on motor carriers pursuant to § 46.2-2143.1.3. Motor vehicles controlled and operated by a bona fide cooperative association as defined in the Federal Marketing Act, approved June 15, 1929, as amended, or organized or existing under Article 2 (§ 13.1-312 et seq.) of Chapter 3 of Title 13.1, while used exclusively in the conduct of the business of such association. This exemption shall not apply to the requirement to declare for-hire operation pursuant to § 46.2-2121.1.4. Motor vehicles while used exclusively in (i) carrying newspapers, water, livestock, poultry, poultry products, buttermilk, fresh milk and cream, meats, butter and cheese produced on a farm, fish (including shellfish), slate, horticultural or agricultural commodities (not including manufactured products thereof), and forest products, including lumber and staves (but not including manufactured products thereof), (ii) transporting farm supplies to a farm or farms, (iii) hauling for the Department of Transportation, (iv) carrying fertilizer to any warehouse or warehouses for subsequent distribution to a local area farm or farms, or (v) collecting and disposing of trash, garbage and other refuse. This exemption shall not apply to the requirement to declare for-hire operation pursuant to § 46.2-2121.1.5. Motor vehicles used for transporting property by an air carrier or carrier affiliated with a direct air carrier whether or not such property has had or will have a prior or subsequent air movement. This exemption shall not apply to the requirement to declare for-hire operation pursuant to § 46.2-2121.1.6. Motor carriers exclusively operating passenger cars, motorcycles, autocycles, mopeds, and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less. This exemption shall not apply to the insurance requirements imposed on motor carriers pursuant to § 46.2-2143.1 or 46.2-2143.2.7. Personal delivery devices as defined in § 46.2-100.Code 1950, § 56-338.2; 1954, c. 344; 1956, c. 697; 1973, c. 305; 1995, cc. 744, 803; 2001, c. 596; 2003, c. 832; 2012, c. 638; 2017, cc. 251, 788, 790, 815; 2020, c. 1269.
VA Code § 46.2-2102 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2102. Compliance with chapter required

No motor carrier shall operate any motor vehicle for the transportation of property for compensation on any highway in this Commonwealth on an intrastate basis except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.Code 1950, § 56-338.3; 1995, cc. 744, 803; 2001, c. 596.
VA Code § 46.2-2108.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2108.1. Disposition of funds collected

Except as otherwise provided, all fees collected by the Commissioner pursuant to this chapter shall be paid into the state treasury and set aside as a special fund to be used to meet the expenses of the Department.2001, c. 596.
VA Code § 46.2-2108.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2108.2. Necessity of a permit or certificate

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, offer, advertise, provide, procure, furnish, or arrange to transport property for compensation on an intrastate basis as a motor carrier without first obtaining from the Department a permit or certificate of fitness as required by this chapter.2001, c. 596; 2011, cc. 881, 889; 2017, cc. 790, 815.
VA Code § 46.2-2108.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2108.4. Application; notice requirements

A. Applications for a permit or certificate of fitness or renewal of a permit or certificate of fitness under this chapter shall be made to the Department and contain such information as the Department shall require. Such information shall include, in the application or otherwise, the matters set forth in §§ 46.2-2133 and 46.2-2134 as grounds for denying permits and certificates.B. The applicant for a certificate of fitness issued under this chapter shall cause a notice of such application, on the form and in the manner prescribed by the Department, to be served on every affected person who has requested notification.2001, c. 596; 2011, cc. 881, 889; 2013, cc. 165, 582; 2017, cc. 790, 815.
VA Code § 46.2-2108.5 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2108.5. Registered for fuels tax; business, professional, and occupational license taxes

Permit and certificate of fitness holders shall be licensed and registered in accordance with the road tax requirements of Chapter 27 (§ 58.1-2700 et seq.) of Title 58.1 and licensed for payment of local business, professional, and occupational license taxes of Chapter 37 (§ 58.1-3700 et seq.) of Title 58.1 as required.2001, c. 596; 2011, cc. 881, 889; 2017, cc. 790, 815.
VA Code § 46.2-2108.6 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2108.6. Considerations for determination of issuance of permit, or certificate

In determining whether a permit or certificate of fitness required by this chapter shall be issued, the Department may, among other things, consider compliance with financial responsibility, bonding, and other requirements of this chapter.2001, c. 596; 2011, cc. 881, 889; 2017, cc. 790, 815.
VA Code § 46.2-2109 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2109. Action on applications; hearings on denials and protests

A. The Department may act upon any application required under this chapter without a hearing, unless such application is protested by any party based upon fitness allegations. Parties may protest an application by submitting written grounds to the Department setting forth (i) a precise statement of the party's objections to the application being granted; (ii) a full and clear statement of the facts that the person is prepared to provide by competent evidence; (iii) the case number assigned to the application; and (iv) a certification that a copy of the protest was sent to the applicant. The Department shall have full discretion as to whether a hearing is warranted based on the merits of any protest filed.B. Any applicant denied without a hearing an original certificate of fitness under subsection A shall be given a hearing at a time and place determined by the Commissioner or his designee upon the applicant's written request for such hearing made within thirty days of denial.Code 1950, § 56-338.11; 1995, cc. 744, 803; 2001, c. 596; 2002, c. 870; 2011, cc. 881, 889; 2017, cc. 790, 815.
VA Code § 46.2-2114.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2114.1. Expired

Expired.
VA Code § 46.2-2115 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2115. Determination for issuance of permit or certificate

If the Department finds the applicant has met all requirements of this chapter, it shall issue a permit or certificate of fitness to the applicant, subject to such terms, limitations and restrictions as the Department may deem proper.2001, c. 596; 2011, cc. 881, 889; 2017, cc. 790, 815.
VA Code § 46.2-2117 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2117. Temporary emergency operation

In an emergency, the Department or its agents may, by letter, telegram, or other means, authorize a vehicle to be operated in the Commonwealth without a proper registration card or identification marker for not more than ten days.2001, c. 596.
VA Code § 46.2-2118 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2118. Issuance, expiration, and renewal of permit and certificate

All permits and certificates of fitness issued under this chapter shall be issued for a period of 12 consecutive months except, at the discretion of the Department, the periods may be adjusted as necessary. Such permits and certificates shall expire if not renewed annually. Such expiration shall be effective 30 days after the Department has provided the permittee or certificate holder notice of nonrenewal. If the permit or certificate is renewed within 30 days after notice of nonrenewal, then the permit or certificate shall not expire.2001, c. 596; 2011, cc. 881, 889; 2017, cc. 790, 815.
VA Code § 46.2-2120 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2120. Filing and application fees

Every applicant for an original certificate of fitness issued under this chapter shall, upon the filing of an application, deposit with the Department, as a filing fee, a sum in the amount of $50. The Department shall collect a fee of $3 for the issuance of a duplicate certificate of fitness.2001, c. 596; 2011, cc. 881, 889; 2017, cc. 790, 815.
VA Code § 46.2-2121 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2121. Vehicle fees

Every person who operates a property-carrying vehicle for compensation over the highways of the Commonwealth shall be required to pay an annual fee of $10 for each such vehicle so operated, unless (i) such operation is exempted from this chapter; (ii) the property-carrying vehicle is a passenger car, motorcycle, autocycle, moped, or vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less; (iii) a vehicle identification marker fee has been paid to the Department as to such vehicle for the current year under the provisions of Chapter 27 (§ 58.1-2700 et seq.) of Title 58.1; or (iv) a fee has been paid for the vehicle through the unified carrier registration system established pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 14504a and the regulations promulgated thereunder for carriers registered pursuant to those provisions. No more than one vehicle fee shall be charged or paid as to any vehicle in any one year under Chapter 27 (§ 58.1-2700 et seq.) of Title 58.1 and this chapter, including payments made pursuant to the unified carrier registration system.2001, c. 596; 2003, c. 322; 2006, c. 208; 2017, cc. 790, 815.
VA Code § 46.2-2121.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2121.1. Declaration of for-hire operation; presumption of nonbusiness use

Before any motor vehicle is used by a motor carrier to transport property for compensation over the highways of the Commonwealth, the owner of the vehicle shall declare to the Department that the operation of such vehicle is for hire.Any passenger car, motorcycle, autocycle, or pickup or panel truck, as defined in § 46.2-100, subject to the declaration required by this section and determined pursuant to § 58.1-3523 to be (i) privately owned, (ii) leased pursuant to a contract requiring the lessee to pay the tangible personal property tax on such vehicle, or (iii) held in a private trust for nonbusiness purposes and registered with the Department as a personal vehicle shall be presumed to be used for nonbusiness purposes in determining whether such vehicle is a qualifying vehicle under § 58.1-3523 absent clear and convincing evidence to the contrary. Any declaration given pursuant to this section shall not create any presumption of business or commercial use of the vehicle or of business activity on the part of the vehicle owner, lessee, or operator for purposes of any state or local requirement.2017, cc. 790, 815.
VA Code § 46.2-2122 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2122. Bond and letter of credit requirements of applicants for certificate

A. Every applicant for an original certificate of fitness under this chapter shall obtain and file with the Department, along with the application, a surety bond or an irrevocable letter of credit, in addition to any other bond or letter of credit required by law, in the amount of $50,000, which shall remain in effect for the first five years of licensure. The bond or letter of credit shall be in a form and content acceptable to the Department. The bond or letter of credit shall be conditioned on a statement by the applicant that the applicant will not practice fraud, make any fraudulent representation, or violate any provision of this chapter in the conduct of the applicant's business. The Department may, without holding a hearing, suspend the certificate of fitness during the period that the certificate holder does not have a sufficient bond or letter of credit on file.B. If a person suffers any of the following: (i) loss or damage in connection with the transportation service by reason of fraud practiced on him or fraudulent representation made to him by a certificate holder or his agent or employee acting within the scope of employment; (ii) loss or damage by reason of a violation by a certificate holder or his agent or employee of any provision of this chapter in connection with the transportation service; or (iii) loss or damage resulting from a breach of a contract entered into on or after July 1, 2002, that person shall have a claim against the certificate holder's bond or letter of credit, and may recover from such bond or letter of credit the amount awarded to such person by final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction against the certificate holder as a result of such loss or damage up to, but not exceeding, the amount of the bond or letter of credit.C. The certificate holder's surety shall notify the Department when a claim is made against a certificate holder's bond, when a claim is paid and/or when the bond is canceled. Such notification shall include the amount of a claim and the circumstances surrounding the claim. Notification of cancellation shall include the effective date and reason for cancellation.D. The surety on any bond filed by a certificate holder shall be released and discharged from all liability accruing on such bond after the expiration of 60 days from the date on which the surety files with the Department a written request to be released and discharged. Such request shall not operate to relieve, release, or discharge the surety from any liability already accrued or that shall accrue before the expiration of the 60-day period.2001, c. 596; 2011, cc. 881, 889; 2013, cc. 165, 582; 2017, cc. 790, 815.
VA Code § 46.2-2124 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 21 - Regulation of Property Carriers|§ 46.2-2124. Notice of discontinuance of service

Every motor carrier who ceases operation or abandons his rights under a permit or certificate of fitness issued shall notify the Department within 30 days of such cessation or abandonment.2001, c. 596; 2011, cc. 881, 889; 2017, cc. 790, 815.