§ 39-14-4.1. Issuance of certificate to a taxicab or limited public motor vehicle.
A certificate shall be issued by the administrator, after a hearing, to any qualified applicant therefor, authorizing the whole or any part of the operations covered by the application, if it is found that the applicant is fit, willing, and able properly to perform the service proposed and to conform to the provisions of this chapter and the requirements, orders, rules, and regulations of the administrator thereunder, and that the proposed service, to the extent to be authorized by the certificate, is or will be required by the present or future public convenience and necessity; otherwise the application shall be denied. Any certificate issued under this chapter shall specify the service to be rendered and, at the time of the issuance and from time to time thereafter, attached to the exercise of the privileges granted by the certificate, such reasonable terms, conditions, and limitations as the public convenience and necessity may from time to time require. Certificates 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.
History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 34, § 8; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 120.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-14 - Taxicabs and Limited Public Motor Vehicles
Section 39-14-1. - Definitions.
Section 39-14-2. - Powers of division.
Section 39-14-2.1. - Filing and availability of rate schedules.
Section 39-14-2.2. - Notice of change in rates.
Section 39-14-3. - Certificate required for operation — Application and fee.
Section 39-14-4. - Hearing on application.
Section 39-14-4.1. - Issuance of certificate to a taxicab or limited public motor vehicle.
Section 39-14-4.2. - Registration and identification of taxicabs and limited public motor vehicles.
Section 39-14-5. - Certification of businesses previously established.
Section 39-14-6. - Safety and sanitary condition of vehicles — Inspection.
Section 39-14-7. - Display of certificate memorandum.
Section 39-14-8. - Base of operations of limited public vehicles.
Section 39-14-9. - Vehicles to be operated by owner or employee — Assignment or lease of rights.
Section 39-14-10. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-14-11. - Penalties for violations.
Section 39-14-12. - Administrative powers.
Section 39-14-13. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-14-14. - Provisions supplemental — Powers of cities and towns.
Section 39-14-14.1. - Taximeter requirement.
Section 39-14-15. - Posting of photograph of operator.
Section 39-14-16. - Posting of schedule of fares.
Section 39-14-17. - Display of name of owner — Operator as agent.
Section 39-14-18. - Proof of financial responsibility.
Section 39-14-19. - Owners exempt from other financial responsibility requirements.
Section 39-14-20. - Licensing of operators.
Section 39-14-21. - Penalty for violations.
Section 39-14-22. - Enforcement of provisions.
Section 39-14-23. - Persons exempt.
Section 39-14-24. - Severability.