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2 DE Code § 1913. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 2 - Transportation|Chapter 19. Transportation Networks|§ 1913. TNC driver requirements.

§ 1913. TNC driver requirements. (a) Before allowing an individual to accept trip requests through a TNC's digital platform:  (1) The individual shall submit to the TNC information or documents from which a TNC can verify that the individual satisfies the requirements set forth in paragraphs (b)(5)-(8) of this section.  (2) The TNC shall conduct, or have a third party conduct, a local and national criminal background check for each applicant that shall include:  a. Multi-state/multi-jurisdiction criminal records locator or other similar commercial nationwide database with validation (primary source search); and b. U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website; (3) The TNC shall review, or have a third-party review, a driving history research report for such individual. (b) The TNC must disqualify any prospective TNC driver whose background check or driving history reveals that he or she:  (1) Within the prior 3-year period was convicted of:  a. More than 3 moving violations; b. Driving while license is suspended or revoked under § 2756 of Title 21; c. Attempting to flee or elude a police officer under § 4103 of Title 21; or  d. Offenses which caused his or her license to be suspended, revoked, or disqualified for moving violations. (2) Has been convicted, within the past 7 years, of:  a. Any felony; or b. Misdemeanor driving under the influence, reckless driving or hit and run, or any misdemeanor violent offense or sexual offense; or c. Speeding more than 100 miles per hour. (3) Has ever been convicted, within the maximum allowable time period for which convictions may be reviewed under applicable state law, of:  a. An offense classified as a class A or violent class B felony; b. Any crime against a child; c. Any crime constituting a felony sexual offense; d. Any crime constituting a felony homicide, including, but not limited to, murder, manslaughter, and vehicular homicide;  (4) Is a match in the U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website; (5) Does not possess a valid driver's license; (6) Does not possess proof of registration for the motor vehicle or vehicles used to provide prearranged rides; (7) Does not possess proof of automobile liability insurance for the motor vehicle or vehicles used to provide prearranged rides; or (8) Is not at least 18 years of age. (c) A TNC or a third party must check, at least annually, the driving record of every TNC driver operating on the TNC's platform in order to verify that the TNC driver has not accrued any moving violations that would require disqualification under paragraph (b)(1) of this section.  80 Del. Laws, c. 374, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2 DE Code § 1914. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 2 - Transportation|Chapter 19. Transportation Networks|§ 1914. Vehicle safety.

§ 1914. Vehicle safety. The TNC shall verify on an annual basis that:  (1) Each TNC vehicle registered in Delaware that is required to pass a safety inspection for registration has a valid vehicle registration, which serves as proof that the vehicle passed its most recent safety inspection; and  (2) Each TNC vehicle with over 10,000 miles that is registered in another state has passed a motor vehicle safety inspection authorized or approved by a state government agency for personal vehicles; provided that, the initial safety inspection for a vehicle used by a new TNC driver may be conducted within 90 days of beginning service. 80 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 1;
2 DE Code § 1915. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 2 - Transportation|Chapter 19. Transportation Networks|§ 1915. No street hails.

§ 1915. No street hails. A TNC driver shall not solicit or accept street hails. 80 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 1;
2 DE Code § 1916. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 2 - Transportation|Chapter 19. Transportation Networks|§ 1916. No cash trips.

§ 1916. No cash trips. The TNC shall adopt a policy prohibiting solicitation or acceptance of cash payments from riders and notify TNC drivers of such policy. TNC drivers shall not solicit or accept cash payments from riders for fares. Any payment for prearranged rides shall be made only electronically using the TNC's digital network or online-enabled technology application service. 80 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 1;
2 DE Code § 1917. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 2 - Transportation|Chapter 19. Transportation Networks|§ 1917. No discrimination; accessibility.

§ 1917. No discrimination; accessibility. (a) The TNC shall adopt a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of destination, race, color, national origin, religious belief or affiliation, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to riders and potential riders and notify TNC drivers of such policy.  (b) TNC drivers shall comply with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination against riders or potential riders on the basis of destination, race, color, national origin, religious belief or affiliation, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. (c) TNC drivers shall comply with all applicable laws relating to accommodation of service animals. (d) A TNC shall not impose additional charges for providing services to persons with physical disabilities because of those disabilities. 80 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 1;
2 DE Code § 1918. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 2 - Transportation|Chapter 19. Transportation Networks|§ 1918. Records.

§ 1918. Records. A TNC, or a third party on the TNC's behalf, shall maintain the following customer records:  (1) Individual trip records for at least 1 year from the date each trip was provided; (2) Individual records of TNC driver customers at least until the 1-year anniversary of the date on which a TNC driver's customer relationship with the TNC has ended; (3) The TNC driver's driver license number and state of licensure; (4) The vehicle registration number, license plate number, and state of vehicle registration for each vehicle that the TNC driver will use to provide prearranged rides; (5) Documentation showing that the vehicle has been inspected in accordance with § 1914 of this title and that the TNC driver has passed a criminal history record check and driving record check as required under § 1913 of this title.80 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 1;
2 DE Code § 1919. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 2 - Transportation|Chapter 19. Transportation Networks|§ 1919. Audits and inspection of records.

§ 1919. Audits and inspection of records. (a) In response to a specific complaint, the Division or its employees or duly authorized agents may inspect those records held by a TNC that are specifically necessary for the investigation and resolution of the complaint. (b) No more than quarterly, the Division may request that a TNC transmit to the Division records and information that the TNC is required to maintain under § 1918 of this title for up to 50 TNC drivers; provided that, the TNC shall undertake best efforts not to share records and information about the same TNC driver during consecutive reporting periods; and further provided that, the Division shall not retain criminal background check reports. Within 10 business days of receiving a request, the TNC shall transmit the records to the Division via a secure delivery method, which may include use of encryption security or hand delivery. If, after this initial review, the Division has a reasonable basis to conclude that the TNC is not in compliance with this chapter, the Division may, upon reasonable notice, conduct a supplemental audit of records and information for an additional selection of TNC drivers at a mutually agreed location. (c) Any records or information that a TNC discloses to the Division pursuant to this section shall be exempt from disclosure under the Delaware Freedom of Information Act, § 10001 et seq. of Title 29. (d) The Division shall destroy any records it receives from a TNC pursuant to this section within 180 days of receiving such records unless required by law to retain the records for a longer period or the record relates to a TNC driver who the Division has a reasonable basis to believe is not properly authorized to operate in Delaware. 80 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 1;
2 DE Code § 1920. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 2 - Transportation|Chapter 19. Transportation Networks|§ 1920. Compliance with state law and defensive driving course.

§ 1920. Compliance with state law and defensive driving course. A TNC must advise TNC drivers that they are responsible for complying with all applicable laws, including the State's hands-free cell phone law. A TNC must provide to each TNC driver domiciled in the state information about a defensive driving course approved by the Division. 80 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 1;
2 DE Code § 1921. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 2 - Transportation|Chapter 19. Transportation Networks|§ 1921. Penalties.

§ 1921. Penalties. (a) The Division is authorized to enforce the requirements of this chapter. The Court of Common Pleas has jurisdiction over contested violations issued under this section. (b) A TNC or TNC driver who fails to comply with any requirement contained in this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty of up to $100 for a first violation, up to $500 for a second violation, and up to $1,000 for a third violation and subsequent violations. The penalties collected under this section will be remitted to the Division to be used for enforcement operations. To determine the amount of the fine, the Division shall consider all relevant mitigating factors, including without limitation:  (1) The severity of the violation; and (2) The good faith of the person or entity charged with the violation in attempting to achieve compliance. A TNC will not be subject to financial penalties under this subsection if, upon notice of the violation, the TNC takes corrective steps to remedy the violation within a reasonable time period, as determined by the Division. (c) The Division may suspend or revoke a TNC permit if the TNC commits a pattern of violations that evidence the TNC's intentional disregard of public safety. 80 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 1;
2 DE Code § 1922. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 2 - Transportation|Chapter 19. Transportation Networks|§ 1922. Controlling authority.

§ 1922. Controlling authority. The Division may promulgate rules and regulations consistent with this chapter that are necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter or to address new industry developments not addressed explicitly in this chapter. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, TNCs and TNC drivers are governed exclusively by this chapter and any rules promulgated by the Division consistent with this chapter. A municipality or other local entity may not:  (1) Impose a tax on, or require a license for, a TNC, a TNC driver, or a vehicle used by a TNC driver where such tax or licenses relates to providing prearranged rides; (2) Require a TNC or a TNC driver to obtain a business license or any other type of similar authorization to operate within the jurisdiction; or (3) Subject a TNC or a TNC driver to the municipality or other local entity's rate, entry, operational or other requirements.80 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 1;
2 DE Code § 2001. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 2 - Transportation|Chapter 20. Public-Private Initiatives Program in Transportation|§ 2001. Findings and declaration of policy.

§ 2001. Findings and declaration of policy. The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that:  (a) It is essential for the economic, social and environmental well being of the State and the maintenance of a high quality of life that the citizens of the State have an efficient transportation system. (b) The State has limited resources to fund the maintenance and expansion of the State transportation system and therefore alternative funding sources should be developed to supplement public revenue sources. (c) A significant alternative to public revenue sources is a public-private sector initiatives program permitting private entities to undertake all or a portion of the study, planning, design, development, financing, acquisition, installation, construction, improvement, expansion, repair, operation and maintenance of public transportation projects for the citizens of Delaware in exchange for the right to lease or own the facilities for an agreed-upon period and earn a reasonable rate of return through tolls or user fees. (d) In addition to alleviating the strain on the public treasury and allowing the State to use its limited resources for other needed projects, public-private initiative projects also do all of the following:  (1) Take advantage of private sector efficiencies in designing and building transportation projects and financial and development expertise; (2) Allow for the rapid formation of capital necessary for funding transportation projects; (3) More quickly reduce congestion in existing transportation corridors and provide the public with alternate route and mode selections; (4) Provide the opportunity to link transportation investments with land use measures which further the State's growth management and clean air policies; (5) Provide sound investment opportunities for the private sector; and (6) Require continued compliance with environmental requirements and applicable state and federal laws that all publicly financed projects must address. (e) The Department should be permitted and encouraged to test the feasibility of building privately-funded transportation systems and facilities through innovative agreements with the private sector by developing projects, and the Secretary should be granted authority to entertain, solicit, evaluate, negotiate and administer such agreements. (f) The Department is encouraged and authorized to take full advantage of every financing opportunity and mechanism provided by federal legislation, including transportation legislation facilitating federal financing or grants for construction, improvement, leasing, operation or related functions as to roads, bridges, tunnels or other transportation systems. (g) A Public-Private Initiatives Program Revolving Loan Fund, which would allow available federal and State funds to be leveraged, should be established to provide a source of public funds for partial financing of projects.70 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 69, §§  82-84;
2 DE Code § 2002. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 2 - Transportation|Chapter 20. Public-Private Initiatives Program in Transportation|§ 2002. Definitions.

§ 2002. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates a different intent:  (a) “Agreement” means an agreement entered into by the Secretary and one or more contracting parties for a project. (b) “Contracting party” means any individual, corporation, partnership, company, trust, association, joint venture, pool, syndicate, sole proprietorship, unincorporated association, body politic, authority or any other form of entity not specifically listed herein entering into an agreement with the Secretary for a project. (c) “Project” means any public transportation project undertaken under this chapter. (d) “Department” means the Department of Transportation. (e) “Metropolitan planning organization” means a metropolitan planning organization established and designated pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 134 (1993). (f) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation. (g) “Transportation System” means any capital-related improvement and addition to the State's transportation infrastructure, including but not limited to highways, roads, bridges, vehicles and equipment, ports and marine-related facilities, park and ride lots, rail and other transit systems, facilities, stations and equipment, rest areas, tunnels, airports, transportation management systems, control/communications/information systems and other transportation-related investments, or any combination thereof.70 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 69, §§  82, 85;
2 DE Code § 2004. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 2 - Transportation|Chapter 20. Public-Private Initiatives Program in Transportation|§ 2004. Ownership and lease of project transportation systems.

§ 2004. Ownership and lease of project transportation systems. (a) Agreements may provide for either private or State ownership of the project during the construction period, depending on the project structure determined by the Secretary. Each agreement shall provide for State ownership or control of the underlying real property at all times, except as provided in subsection (b) or subsection (c) of this section. After completion and final acceptance of each project, or discrete segment thereof, the agreement shall provide for State ownership of the project and lease to the contracting party, unless the State elects to provide for ownership of the project or portion thereof by the contracting party during the term of the agreement in which case the agreement shall provide for the transfer of the project to the State at no charge at the expiration of the term of the agreement. The State shall lease each of the projects, or applicable project segments, to the contracting parties for up to 50 years after completion of such projects. An agreement may provide for lease payments to consist of royalties. (b) If state ownership or control of railroad rights-of-way used in a project is not feasible, for example, but not by way of limitation, due to federal ownership of said rights-of-way, an agreement for a project may nonetheless be approved, subject to the following limitations:  (1) State ownership or control of any other real property utilized in the project, as well as compliance with all other provisions of subsection (a) of this section, shall nonetheless be required; (2) The negotiations on the rate of return to the contracting party during the term of the agreement shall take this reduced ownership/control factor into account; and (3) All expenses relating to the indemnification of the owner of any railroad rights-of-way must be borne by the contracting party, notwithstanding the provisions of § 2008 of this title. (c) An agreement for a project in which the state does not assume ownership or control of the underlying real property involved in the project may be approved, subject to the following limitations:  (1) Compliance with all other provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall nonetheless be required; (2) The negotiations on the rate of return to the contracting party during the term of the agreement shall take this reduced ownership/control factor into account; and  (3) All expenses relating to the indemnification of the owner of any such real property must be borne by the contracting party, notwithstanding the provisions of § 2008 of this title.70 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 150, §§  80, 81;  72 Del. Laws, c. 164, §  2;  74 Del. Laws, c. 69, §§  82, 93;
2 DE Code § 2005. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 2 - Transportation|Chapter 20. Public-Private Initiatives Program in Transportation|§ 2005. Exercise of Department's powers.

§ 2005. Exercise of Department's powers. For purposes of facilitating these projects and to assist the contracting parties in the financing, development, construction leasing, maintenance and operation of such projects, the agreements may include provisions for the Department to exercise any powers conferred upon it by law, including but not limited to the lease of rights of way and airspace, granting of necessary easements and rights of access, power of eminent domain, granting of development rights and opportunities, issuance of permits or other authorizations, protection from competition, remedies in the event of default of either of the parties, granting of contractual and real property rights, liability during construction and the term of the lease, and the authority to negotiate acquisition of rights of way in excess of appraised value. Amounts paid by a contracting party for any right-of-way in excess of the appraised value thereof may be considered a contribution to the project only to the same extent that such excess amounts could be paid by the Department to acquire the right-of-way under applicable law. 70 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 69, §§  82, 94;
2 DE Code § 2007. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 2 - Transportation|Chapter 20. Public-Private Initiatives Program in Transportation|§ 2007. Reimbursement for services rendered by department or other State agencies.

§ 2007. Reimbursement for services rendered by department or other State agencies. (a) Police services. — Each project is deemed to be part of the State Transportation System. The Delaware State Police shall have primary jurisdiction over each project except with respect to all or any portion of a project located in a jurisdiction where primary law enforcement responsibility is delegated to another law enforcement agency by law or by applicable status of forces agreements or otherwise. Each law enforcement agency rendering services pursuant to the above shall receive reimbursement for such services in accordance with an agreement that the contracting party shall enter into with such agency. (b) Maintenance services. — Agreements for maintenance services may be entered into under this chapter with the Department or other State agencies, provided that such agreements shall provide for full reimbursement for services rendered by the Department or such other agencies. (c) Coordination of permits and licenses. — The Department shall, with the mandatory assistance of all applicable State agencies and departments, establish a unified permitting and licensing process in the Department for the processing and issuance of all necessary permits and licenses for projects under this chapter, including, but not limited to, all environmental permits, businesses and tax licenses and transportation permits. The Department shall seek the cooperation of federal and local agencies to expedite all necessary federal and local permits, licenses and approvals necessary for the projects, provided, however, that the agreements shall provide for full reimbursement for services rendered by the Department or other agencies. (d) Other. — The Department may provide services for which it is reimbursed including, but not limited to, preliminary planning, environmental certification (including the procurement of all necessary environmental permits), and preliminary design of the projects. 70 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 69, §  82;
2 DE Code § 2008. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 2 - Transportation|Chapter 20. Public-Private Initiatives Program in Transportation|§ 2008. Liability coverage; indemnification.

§ 2008. Liability coverage; indemnification. Each agreement must require that liability insurance coverage of an amount appropriate to protect the project's viability is secured and maintained by the contracting party. Each agreement may provide for State indemnification of the contracting party for design and construction liability where the State has approved relevant design and construction plans. 70 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 69, §  82;