§ 39-12-10. Issuance of permit to contract carrier.
A permit shall be issued to any qualified applicant therefor authorizing, in whole or in part, the operations covered by the application, if it shall appear, after a hearing, that the applicant is fit, willing, and able properly to perform the services of a contract carrier by motor vehicle; and to conform to the provisions of this chapter and the requirements, rules, and regulations of the administrator made thereunder; and that the proposed operation, to the extent authorized by the permit, will be consistent with the public interest; otherwise, the application shall be denied. Permits issued under this chapter shall be renewed before the close of business on December 31 of each calendar year. The renewal fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100) and shall be submitted with the renewal form. All revenues received under this section shall be deposited as general revenues. The administrator shall specify in the permit the business of the contract carrier covered thereby and the scope thereof; and he or she shall attach to it at the time of issuance, and from time to time thereafter, such reasonable terms, conditions, and limitations consistent with the character of the holder as a contract carrier, as the public interest may require, but may in no way limit the number of contracts that the contract carrier may hold under the permit. The contract carrier shall have the right to substitute or add to his or her or its equipment and facilities as the development of the business may require.
History of Section.P.L. 1935, ch. 2268, art. 4, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 99, art. 4, § 4; P.L. 1946, ch. 1805, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 39-12-18; G.L. 1956, § 39-12-10; P.L. 1958, ch. 87, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 34, § 5; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 118.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-12 - Motor Carriers of Property
Section 39-12-1. - Declaration of policy.
Section 39-12-2. - Definitions.
Section 39-12-3. - Exemption from regulations.
Section 39-12-4. - General powers and duties of the administrator.
Section 39-12-5. - Administration of chapter — Investigations — Hearings.
Section 39-12-7. - Issuance of certificate to common carrier.
Section 39-12-8. - Declaration of public interest in contract carriers.
Section 39-12-9. - Permit requirement for contract carriers — Application.
Section 39-12-10. - Issuance of permit to contract carrier.
Section 39-12-11. - Publication of tariffs of common carriers.
Section 39-12-13. - Alteration of common carrier rates by the administrator.
Section 39-12-14. - Factors governing determination of just and reasonable rates — Burden of proof.
Section 39-12-15. - Filing of contracts by contract carriers — Form of contract.
Section 39-12-17. - Determination as to basis of contract rate.
Section 39-12-18. - Revocation of common carrier certificate.
Section 39-12-19. - Revocation of contract carrier permit.
Section 39-12-20. - Transfer of certificates or permits — Joint control of common carriers.
Section 39-12-21. - Dual operations.
Section 39-12-21.1. - Filing of contracts.
Section 39-12-22. - Issuance of a permit to interstate carriers.
Section 39-12-23. - Transfer of interstate carrier permit.
Section 39-12-24. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-12-25. - Operation by fiduciary.
Section 39-12-26. - Registration and identification of vehicles.
Section 39-12-27. - Security for protection of the public.
Section 39-12-27.1. - Advertisements by transporters of household goods.
Section 39-12-28. - Bill of lading requirements — Liability for damages.
Section 39-12-29. - Agent for service of process, notices, or orders on interstate carriers.
Section 39-12-30. - Accounts, records, and reports.
Section 39-12-31. - Employment of personnel.
Section 39-12-32. - Enforcement powers of inspectors.
Section 39-12-33. - Enforcement by police departments.
Section 39-12-34. - Self-incrimination — Immunity from prosecution.
Section 39-12-36. - Unlawful operations — Penalty.
Section 39-12-37. - Rebate, concession, discrimination, or fraudulent evasion of regulation.
Section 39-12-38. - Unauthorized divulging of information by administrator’s personnel.
Section 39-12-38.1. - Records and abstract of cases.
Section 39-12-39. - Annual appropriations.
Section 39-12-40 - — 39-12-42. [Repealed.]