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CA Pub Util Code § 3902 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 1 - Interstate and Foreign Motor Carriers of Household Goods and Passengers Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3902.

3902.  (a) No household goods carrier, as defined in Section 5109, shall engage in any interstate or foreign transportation of property for compensation by motor vehicle, and no motor carrier shall engage in any interstate or foreign transportation of passengers for compensation by motor vehicle, on any public highway in this state without first having registered the operation with the commission or the carrier’s base registration state, if other than California, as determined in accordance with final regulations issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission pursuant to the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (49 U.S.C. Sec. 11506). To register with the commission, carriers specified in this section shall comply with the following:(1) When the operation requires authority from the Interstate Commerce Commission under the Interstate Commerce Act, or authority from another federal regulatory agency, a copy of that authority shall be filed with the initial application for registration. A copy of any additions or amendments to the authority shall be filed with the commission.(2) If the operation does not require authority from the Interstate Commerce Commission under the Interstate Commerce Act, or authority from another federal regulatory agency, an affidavit of that exempt status shall be filed with the application for registration.(3) The commission shall grant registration upon the filing of the application pursuant to applicable law and the payment of any applicable fees, subject to the carrier’s compliance with this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1042, Sec. 29.5. Effective September 29, 1996.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3903 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 1 - Interstate and Foreign Motor Carriers of Household Goods and Passengers Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3903.

3903.  Household goods carriers, as defined in Section 5109, engaged in interstate or foreign transportation or property for compensation by motor vehicle, and motor carriers engaged in interstate or foreign transportation of passengers for compensation by motor vehicle, upon any public highway in this state who had registered their authority from the Interstate Commerce Commission with the commission pursuant to former Section 3810 are not required to file another initial application as prescribed in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 3902.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1042, Sec. 29.5. Effective September 29, 1996.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3950 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 2 - REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|CHAPTER 1 - Interstate and Foreign Motor Carriers of Household Goods and Passengers Act|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3950.

3950.  It is a violation of law for any person or corporation to operate, or cause to be operated, on the highways of this state, any motor vehicle in the transportation of property or passengers for compensation in interstate commerce without having first complied with the requirements of this chapter. That violation may be prosecuted and punished as provided in Section 16560 of the Vehicle Code.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1005, Sec. 66. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5351 (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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 5351.

5351.  This chapter may be cited as the “Passenger Charter-party Carriers’ Act.”(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5352 (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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 5352.

5352.  (a) The use of the public highways for the transportation of passengers for compensation is a business affected with a public interest. It is the purpose of this chapter to preserve for the public full benefit and use of public highways consistent with the needs of commerce without unnecessary congestion or wear and tear upon the highways; to secure to the people adequate and dependable transportation by carriers operating upon the highways; to secure full and unrestricted flow of traffic by motor carriers over the highways which will adequately meet reasonable public demands by providing for the regulation of all transportation agencies with respect to accident indemnity so that adequate and dependable service by all necessary transportation agencies shall be maintained and the full use of the highways preserved to the public; and to promote carrier and public safety through its safety enforcement regulations.(b) To achieve the purposes of subdivision (a) the commission shall do all of the following:(1) Prioritize the timely processing of applications and hold “application workshops” for potential applicants around the state.(2) Enable electronic filing of applications, reports, and fee payments.(3) Dedicate staff to answering telephone calls, mailings, and electronic inquiries from carriers.(4) Prioritize the timely processing of consumer complaints.(5) Implement electronic case tracking of complaints and their disposition.(6) Implement a process for appropriate and timely enforcement against illegally operating carriers, including by performing staff-driven investigations and performing enforcement through sting operations and other forms of presence in the field.(7) Maintain relationships with, and implement outreach and education programs to, local law enforcement, district attorneys, and airports, and coordinate with law enforcement agencies pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 1046, subdivision (d) of Section 5317.5, and subdivision (d) of Section 5417.5.(8) Meet with carrier trade associations at least annually.(9) Implement a consolidated case tracking system that integrates each of the transportation program core functions and data collection, administrative compliance details, complaints, and investigations.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 718, Sec. 7. (SB 541) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5353.5 (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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 5353.5.

5353.5.  On and after July 1, 1989, this chapter does not apply to transportation service, other than transportation service furnished in a limousine for hire, rendered wholly within the corporate limits of a single city or city and county and licensed or regulated by ordinance.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1105, Sec. 2.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5354 (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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 5354.

5354.  In construing and enforcing the provisions of this chapter relating to the prescribed privileges and obligations of the holder of a permit or certificate issued hereunder, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or employee, or person offering to afford the authorized service with the approval or consent of the permit or certificate holder, is the act, omission, or failure of the permit or certificate holder.(Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 234.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5355 (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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 5355.

5355.  Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions and general provisions set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5355.5 (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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 5355.5.

5355.5.  (a) “Chartering party” means the person, corporation, or other entity that prearranges with a charter-party carrier of passengers for transportation services.(b) “Designee” means a person who is 25 years of age or older and who is designated by the chartering party as being the person responsible for compliance with the requirements of Section 5384.1 during the provision of transportation services whenever persons under 21 years of age are to be transported unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If the chartering party is a person and the minor is not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, the chartering party shall be the designee unless the chartering party identifies another person to be the designee and the person so designated acknowledges and agrees that he or she is the designee. If there is more than one chartering party for a joint carriage of passengers, each chartering party shall designate a designee who is responsible for compliance with the requirements of Section 5384.1 whenever persons under 21 years of age are to be transported unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and that person shall be the designee only for those passengers provided with transportation services on behalf of that chartering party.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 461, Sec. 2. (AB 45) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5356 (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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 5356.

5356.  “Corporation” includes a corporation, a company, an association, and a joint stock association.(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5357 (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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 5357.

5357.  “Person” includes an individual, a firm, or a copartnership.(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5358 (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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 5358.

5358.  “Public highway” includes every public street, road, or highway in this State.(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5359 (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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 5359.

5359.  (a) “Motor vehicle” means a vehicle which is self-propelled.(b) “Bus” means a vehicle designed, used, or maintained for carrying more than 10 persons, including the driver, which is used to transport persons for compensation or profit.(c) “Limousine” means any sedan or sport utility vehicle, of either standard or extended length, with a seating capacity of not more than 10 passengers including the driver, used in the transportation of passengers for hire on a prearranged basis within this state, and includes a modified limousine as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 1042.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 718, Sec. 8. (SB 541) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5360 (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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 5360.

5360.  Subject to the exclusions of Section 5353, “charter-party carrier of passengers” means every person engaged in the transportation of persons by motor vehicle for compensation, whether in common or contract carriage, over any public highway in this state. “Charter-party carrier of passengers” includes any person, corporation, or other entity engaged in the provision of a hired driver service when a rented motor vehicle is being operated by a hired driver.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 472, Sec. 2. (AB 2572) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5360.5 (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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 5360.5.

5360.5.  (a) Charter-party carriers of passengers shall operate on a prearranged basis within this state.(b) For purposes of this section, “prearranged basis” means that the transportation of the prospective passenger was arranged with the carrier by the passenger, or a representative of the passenger, either by written contract or telephone.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 828, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5361 (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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 5361.

5361.  “Modified limousine” means any vehicle that has been modified, altered, or extended in a manner that increases the overall wheelbase of the vehicle, exceeding the original equipment manufacturer’s published wheelbase dimension for the base model and year of the vehicle, in any amount sufficient to accommodate additional passengers with a seating capacity of not more than 10 passengers including the driver, and is used in the transportation of passengers for hire. For purposes of this section, “wheelbase” means the longitudinal distance between the vertical centerlines of the front and rear wheels.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 860, Sec. 3. (SB 611) Effective September 30, 2014.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5362 (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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 5362.

5362.  With respect to a motor vehicle used in the transportation of persons for compensation by a charter-party carrier of passengers, “owner” means the corporation or person who is registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles as the owner of the vehicle, or who has a legal right to possession of the vehicle pursuant to a lease or rental agreement.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1093, Sec. 11.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5363 (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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 5363.

5363.  (a) Any provision of the Public Utilities Act (Part 1 (commencing with Section 201) of Division 1) or of this chapter applicable to charter bus transportation that conflicts with the federal Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (P.L. 105-178) does not apply to charter bus transportation to the extent of that conflict. If any provision of the Public Utilities Act or of this chapter applicable to charter bus transportation, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is invalid as a result of federal preemption, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.(b) (1) Except as specified in paragraph (2), as used in this section, “charter bus transportation” means transportation, using a vehicle designed, used, or maintained for carrying more than 10 persons, including the driver, of a group of persons who, pursuant to a common purpose, under a single contract, at a fixed charge for the motor vehicle, have acquired the exclusive use of the motor vehicle to travel together.(2) If a federal court or agency with the jurisdiction to construe Section 14501(a)(1)(C) of Title 49 of the United States Code determines that additional transportation falls within the meaning of the term “charter bus transportation,” as used in that section, the federal construction of that term shall prevail.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1005, Sec. 89. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5371 (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 2 - Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers|Section 5371.

5371.  No charter-party carrier of passengers excepting transit districts, transit authorities or cities owning and operating local transit systems themselves or through wholly owned nonprofit corporations shall engage in transportation services made subject to this chapter without first having obtained from the commission a certificate that public convenience and necessity require the operation, except that certain specific transportation services as defined in Section 5384 may be conducted under authority of a permit issued by the commission.(Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 324, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5371.1 (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 2 - Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers|Section 5371.1.

5371.1.  (a) No charter-party carrier of passengers issued a class A certificate subject to this section shall be restricted as to point of origin or destination in the State of California.(b) Every application for a certificate or permit, or renewal thereof, shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee as specified in Section 5373.1.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 456, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5371.2 (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 2 - Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers|Section 5371.2.

5371.2.  (a) All holders of certificates issued under this section shall operate from a service area to be determined by the commission. In no case shall this area encompass more than a radius of 125 air miles from the home terminal. The home terminal shall be designated by the applicant. This certificate shall be classified as a class B certificate. This section shall not apply to certificates subject to Section 5371.1.(b) The restriction on a service area imposed by subdivision (a) does not apply to the holder of a class B certificate if that person is providing charter bus transportation as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 5363.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1005, Sec. 89.2. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5371.3 (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 2 - Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers|Section 5371.3.

5371.3.  A class C certificate holder is one who provides transportation services incidental to commercial balloon operations, commercial river rafting, or skiing. This section does not apply to certificates issued under Section 5371.1 or 5371.2.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 125, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Util Code § 5371.4 (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 2 - Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers|Section 5371.4.

5371.4.  (a) The governing body of any city, county, or city and county may not impose a fee on charter-party carriers operating limousines. However, the governing body of any city, county, or city and county may impose a business license fee on, and may adopt and enforce any reasonable rules and regulations pertaining to operations within its boundaries for, any charter-party carrier domiciled or maintaining a business office within that city, county, or city and county.(b) The governing body of any airport may not impose vehicle safety, vehicle licensing, or insurance requirements on charter-party carriers operating limousines that are more burdensome than those imposed by the commission. However, the governing board of any airport may require a charter-party carrier operating limousines to obtain an airport permit for operating authority at the airport.(c) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), the governing body of any airport may adopt and enforce reasonable and nondiscriminatory local airport rules, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to access, use of streets and roads, parking, traffic control, passenger transfers, trip fees, and occupancy, and the use of buildings and facilities, that are applicable to charter-party carriers operating limousines on airport property.(d) This section does not apply to any agreement entered into pursuant to Sections 21690.5 to 21690.9, inclusive, between the governing body of an airport and charter-party carriers operating limousines.(e) The governing body of any airport shall not impose a fee based on gross receipts of charter-party carriers operating limousines.(f) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (e), inclusive, nothing in this section prohibits a city, county, city and county, or the governing body of any airport, from adopting and enforcing reasonable permit requirements, fees, rules, and regulations applicable to charter-party carriers of passengers other than those operating limousines.(g) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (e), inclusive, a city, county, or city and county may impose reasonable rules for the inspection of waybills of charter-party carriers of passengers operating within the jurisdiction of the city, county, or city and county, for purposes of verifying valid prearranged travel.(h) For the purposes of this section, “limousine” includes any sedan or sport utility vehicle, of either standard or extended length, with a seating capacity of not more than 10 passengers including the driver, used in the transportation of passengers for hire on a prearranged basis within this state.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 842, Sec. 51. (SB 1222) Effective January 1, 2017.)