§ 39-14.1-3. Certificate required for public motor vehicle operation — Application and fee.
No person shall operate a public motor vehicle in any city or town in the state until the person shall have obtained a certificate from the division certifying that the applicant is fit, willing, and able to provide the services as a public motor vehicle in the transportation of passengers. The certificate shall be issued only after written application for it, accompanied by a fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250), and after a public hearing has been conducted on it. All revenues under this section shall be deposited as general revenues. 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. 2002, ch. 182, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-14.1 - Public Motor Vehicles
Section 39-14.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 39-14.1-2. - Powers of division.
Section 39-14.1-3. - Certificate required for public motor vehicle operation — Application and fee.
Section 39-14.1-4. - Hearing on application.
Section 39-14.1-5. - Safety and sanitary condition of vehicles — Inspection.
Section 39-14.1-6. - Operations of public motor vehicles.
Section 39-14.1-7. - Proof of financial responsibility.
Section 39-14.1-8. - Licensing of operators.
Section 39-14.1-9. - Penalty for violations.
Section 39-14.1-10. - Certification of business previously established.