69-12-324. Special provisions when federal or state contract involved. (1) A written contract presented to the commission is sufficient proof that a motor carrier pursuant to 69-12-311(1)(a) or a Class E motor carrier meets the requirements for a certificate of compliance or that a motor carrier pursuant to 69-12-311(1)(b), a Class C motor carrier, or a Class D motor carrier meets the requirements for a certificate of public convenience and necessity in accordance with the terms and conditions contained within the United States government or state government contracts. Subject to the provisions of this section, a transportation movement is considered to be:
(a) the transportation for hire of persons between two points within the state by a motor carrier pursuant to the terms of a written contract between the carrier and the United States government or an agency or department of the United States; or
(b) the transportation for hire of solid waste between two points within the state by a motor carrier pursuant to the terms of a written contract between the carrier and the state government or an agency or department of the state.
(2) The Class C certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to the terms and conditions of the United States government or state government contract may be issued by the commission upon receipt of an executed copy of the United States government or state government contract. The certificate of public convenience and necessity may be issued without a public hearing.
(3) The certificate issued pursuant to the terms of the United States government or state government contract is authorized only for the duration of the United States government or state government contract concerned. The certificate may be renewed for another definite term if the motor carrier is the motor carrier authorized to operate under the United States government or state government contract.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.10, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 121, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 69, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 243, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 179, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 476, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 8-110(2); amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 588, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 178, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 456, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 512, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers
Part 3. Classification and Motor Carrier Certificates
69-12-301. Classification of motor carriers
69-12-302. Class C contract requirements
69-12-303. through 69-12-310 reserved
69-12-311. Class A motor carrier certificate
69-12-313. Class C motor carrier certificate of public necessity
69-12-314. Class D motor carrier certificate of public convenience and necessity
69-12-316. through 69-12-320 reserved
69-12-321. Hearing on application for motor carrier certificate
69-12-323. Decision on application
69-12-324. Special provisions when federal or state contract involved
69-12-325. Transfer of certificate or privilege
69-12-326. Lease of certificate
69-12-327. Revocation of certificate -- right of review
69-12-329. and 69-12-330 reserved
69-12-336. through 69-12-339 reserved
69-12-340. Class E motor carrier certificate of compliance
69-12-341. Fare charged for transportation network carrier services
69-12-343. Insurance requirements of transportation network carriers