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This part is named the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Act and may be cited by that name. The Legislature states that the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority needs broader transportation measures to address traffic congestion and improve roads, highways, and other transportation facilities. The provision says a transit district needs to be established in Santa Clara County. The Santa Clara County Transit District is renamed the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, and existing references to the old name are treated as references to the new name. A municipal corporation that provides broadband Internet access services must comply with the requirements of a specified Government Code article.

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  1. 50153.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [50130 - 50156] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Retirement Board [50150 - 50153] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    If the district keeps its own retirement fund, the retirement board has exclusive control over administering, investing, and paying out the fund.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [50130 - 50156] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Retirement Board [50150 - 50153] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50153. If the district maintains its own retirement fund the retirement board shall have exclusive control of the administration, investment, and disbursement of such fund. Investment of the fund shall be subject to the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by the laws of this State upon savings banks in the making of investments by savings banks, and cash may be deposited in any licensed national bank or banks in this State or in any bank, banks, or corporations authorized or licensed to do a banking business and organized under the laws of this State. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  2. 50155.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [50130 - 50156] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Investigation and Penalties [50155 - 50156] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board must have the retirement fund’s assets and liabilities actuarially valued at least every four years, and then update contribution rates, service conditions, and retirement allowances as needed.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [50130 - 50156] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Investigation and Penalties [50155 - 50156] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50155. At least once in each four-year period after the establishment of the retirement system the board shall cause to be made an actuarial valuation of the assets and liabilities of the retirement fund, and upon the basis of such investigation and valuation shall make such revision or change of the rates of contribution, the periods and conditions of service, and amounts of retirement allowances as may be necessary. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  3. 50156.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [50130 - 50156] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Investigation and Penalties [50155 - 50156] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    Certain board, retirement board, retirement system members, and district employees must not have an interest in retirement fund investments or use retirement funds for themselves, except for authorized current and necessary payments.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [50130 - 50156] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Investigation and Penalties [50155 - 50156] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50156. Except as herein provided, no member of the board or of the retirement board, nor any member of the retirement system or employee of the district, shall have any interest direct or indirect in the making of any investment or in the gains or profits accruing therefrom, and no such person, directly or indirectly, for himself or as an agent or partner of others, shall borrow any of its funds, nor shall any such person in any manner use the same except to make such current and necessary payments as are authorized by the retirement board, nor shall such a person become an endorser or surety as to, or in any manner an obligor for investments of the retirement fund. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  4. 50160.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [50160 - 50162] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district has perpetual succession and may adopt and change a seal.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [50160 - 50162] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50160. The district has perpetual succession and may adopt a seal and alter it at pleasure. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  5. 50161.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [50160 - 50162] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may sue and be sued in courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction, unless another law provides otherwise.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [50160 - 50162] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50161. The district may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  6. 50162.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [50160 - 50162] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may use eminent domain to take property needed for its powers, but it must pay certain relocation and related costs, and acquisitions inside an incorporated city or county need consent by resolution from the affected local legislative body.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [50160 - 50162] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50162. The district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers granted in this part. The district, in exercising such power shall, in addition to the damage for the taking, injury, or destruction of property, also pay the cost of removal, reconstruction, or relocation of any structure, railways, mains, pipes, conduits, cables, or poles of any public utility or public district which is required to be moved to a new location. No action in eminent domain to acquire property within any incorporated city or any county shall be commenced unless the legislative body of the affected city or county has consented to such acquisition by resolution. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1176.)
  7. 50165.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts [50165 - 50166] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may make contracts and enter into stipulations, including for eminent domain matters, labor, indemnity, and other acts needed to carry out its powers.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts [50165 - 50166] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50165. The district may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature whatsoever, either in connection with eminent domain proceedings or otherwise, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, contracts and stipulations to indemnify and save harmless, to employ labor, and to do all acts necessary and convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted in this part. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  8. 50166.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts [50165 - 50166] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    District officers and employees must not have any direct or indirect interest in contracts awarded or to be awarded by the board, or in the profits from those contracts, subject to the referenced Government Code provision.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts [50165 - 50166] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50166. No officer or employee of the district shall in any manner be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract awarded or to be awarded by the board, or in the profits to be derived therefrom contrary to the provisions of Article 4 (commencing with Section 1090), Chapter 1, Division 4, Title 1 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  9. 50175.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Property [50175 - 50176] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may acquire, hold, and use real and personal property, and the board may lease, mortgage, sell, or otherwise dispose of property when it believes doing so is in the district’s best interests.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Property [50175 - 50176] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50175. The district may take by grant, purchase, gift, devise or lease, or condemn in proceedings under eminent domain, or otherwise acquire, and hold and enjoy, real and personal property of every kind within or without the district necessary to the full or convenient exercise of its powers. The board may lease, mortgage, sell, or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property within or without the district when in its judgment it is for the best interests of the district so to do. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  10. 50176.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Property [50175 - 50176] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    If the board decides by resolution that district-held records or papers are no longer useful, it may authorize their sale, destruction, or other disposition.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Property [50175 - 50176] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50176. Whenever the board by resolution determines that any record, map, book, or paper in the possession of the district or any officer or employee thereof is of no further value to the district, the board may authorize its sale, destruction, or other disposition. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  11. 50180.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may acquire, build, own, operate, control, and use transit facilities, and may also acquire joint-use rights, subject to consent for installations on public-use property.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50180. The district may acquire, construct, own, operate, control or use rights-of-way, rail lines, buslines, stations, platforms, switches, yards, terminals, and any and all other facilities necessary or convenient for transit service within or partly without the district, underground, upon, or above the ground and under, upon, or over public streets or other public ways or waterways, together with all physical structures necessary or convenient for the access of persons and vehicles thereto, and may acquire any interest in or rights to the joint use of any or all of the foregoing; provided, that installations in any street, road or other property devoted to a public use shall be subject to consent of the governing body in charge of such public use. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  12. 50181.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may accept contributions and enter contracts and cooperation for transit facilities.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50181. The district may without limitation by any other provisions of this part requiring approval of indebtedness, accept contributions of money, rights-of-way, labor, materials, and any other property for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of transit facilities, and may without limitation by any other provisions of this part enter into any contracts and co-operation with and accept co-operation from the State, or any department, instrumentality, or agency thereof, or any public agency in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of, and in financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of, any such transit facilities. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  13. 50182.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may not interfere with or control transit facilities in the district that are owned and operated by a city or public agency, unless that city or public agency consents.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50182. The district shall not interfere with or exercise any control over any transit facilities now or hereafter owned, and operated wholly or partly within the district by any city or public agency, unless by consent of such city or public agency and upon such terms as are mutually agreed upon between the board and such city or public agency. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  14. 50183.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may lease or contract for the use of its transit facilities to an operator, and may allow subleases on terms it considers in the public interest.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50183. The district may lease or contract for the use of its transit facilities, or any portion thereof, to any operator, and may provide for subleases by such operator upon such terms and conditions as it deems in the public interest. The word “operator” as used in this section means any city or public agency or any person, firm or private corporation. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  15. 50184.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may build, operate, or acquire transit works and facilities, and install adequate bus stops, if the relevant governing body consents.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50184. The district may construct and operate or acquire and operate works and facilities in, under, upon, over, across, or along any street or public highway or any stream, bay or watercourse, or over any of the lands which are the property of the State, to the same extent that such rights and privileges appertaining thereto are granted to municipalities within the State, and to install adequate bus stops, including the painting of curbs, subject to the consent of the governing body in charge of such streets, highways, stream, watercourse or lands. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  16. 50185.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may make agreements with cities, public agencies, and public utilities to share property and rights and to set up transit arrangements.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50185. The district may enter into agreements for the joint use of any property and rights by the district and any city, public agency or public utility operating transit facilities; may enter into agreements with any city, public agency or public utility operating any transit facilities, either wholly or partially within, or without, the district, for the joint use of any property of the district or of such city, public agency or public utility, or the establishment of through routes, joint fares, transfer of passengers or pooling arrangements. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  17. 50186.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board must set service rates and charges under this part, and they must be reasonable.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50186. The rates and charges for service furnished pursuant to this part shall be fixed by the board and shall be reasonable. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  18. 50187.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    Certain local governing bodies may request a hearing before the district board about rates, charges, or facility locations.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50187. The board of supervisors or the city council of a municipality having territory located within the district may file a request for a hearing before the district board as to the reasonableness of any rates or charges fixed by the district and as to any proposal for fixing the location of facilities by the district. The request shall be in writing and shall state the subject matter on which a hearing is desired. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  19. 50188.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    When a hearing request is filed, the district board must set the hearing time and place, schedule it within 15 to 60 days, and notify the requesting county or city by notice and publication.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50188. Upon the filing of a request for hearing as provided in Section 50187 the district board shall fix the time and place for hearing. The time fixed shall not be less than 15 days nor more than 60 days from the date such request is filed. Notice of such hearing shall be given to the county or city requesting such hearing and shall be published by the board. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  20. 50189.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    Certain boards of supervisors or city councils may join a board hearing and are entitled to speak and present evidence.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50189. At the time fixed for any hearing before the board any board of supervisors or city council eligible to file a request for hearing, not a party to the original request for hearing, may intervene and shall be entitled to be heard and to introduce evidence. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  21. 50190.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board must render its decision within 30 days after the case is submitted, and that decision is final.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [50180 - 50190] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50190. Within 30 days after submission of the case, the board shall render its decision and its decision shall be final. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  22. 50200.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Indebtedness [50200 - 50203] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may borrow money to cover certain lawful expenses before tax-levy funds are received, but only up to the stated cap, and any notes used for the borrowing may not exceed 6% interest per year.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Indebtedness [50200 - 50203] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50200. The district may borrow money for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the district lawfully incurred after the commencement of the fiscal year, but prior to the time moneys from the tax levy for the fiscal year are received by the district, in a sum which shall not exceed five cents ($0.05) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation of taxable property in the district at the time the moneys are borrowed, and may evidence such borrowing by notes bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 6 percent per annum. The notes shall be payable from the tax levy from the then current fiscal year, which levy shall contain a sum sufficient to provide for the payment of the notes and the interest thereon. The form of said notes and the proceedings relating to their issuance and sale, will be governed by the applicable provisions contained in Article 7 (commencing with Section 53820) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  23. 50201.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Indebtedness [50200 - 50203] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    A district’s board may borrow money for initial expenses, but only within two years after the district is formed and only up to a capped amount.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Indebtedness [50200 - 50203] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50201. The board of directors of a district may, within a period of two years from and after the formation of the district, pursuant to a resolution adopted by it for the purpose, borrow money on certificates of indebtedness, promissory notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, in anticipation of the estimated tax revenue for the following fiscal year, to be repaid within four years from the date of borrowing with interest at a rate not to exceed 6 percent per annum, in order to enable the district to meet all of its necessary initial expenses of organization, construction, acquisition, maintenance, and operation. The total amount of money borrowed and indebtedness incurred under this section during this two-year period shall not exceed 50 percent of the total amount of estimated tax revenue as estimated by the county auditor of the county in which the district lies for the following fiscal year. The form of said notes and the proceedings relating to their issuance and sale, will be governed by the applicable provisions contained in Article 7 (commencing with Section 53820) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  24. 50202.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Indebtedness [50200 - 50203] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district must not take on debt under Chapter 7 if the debt would put its total indebtedness above 2% of the assessed value of all real and personal property in the district.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Indebtedness [50200 - 50203] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50202. The district shall not incur an indebtedness under Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 50225) of this part which in the aggregate exceeds two (2) percent of the assessed value of all the real and personal property within the district. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  25. 50203.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Indebtedness [50200 - 50203] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may accept loans or contributions, make contracts, cooperate with governments or agencies, and do necessary acts to obtain aid for transit facilities.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Indebtedness [50200 - 50203] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50203. The district may accept, without limitation by any other provisions of this part requiring approval of indebtedness, contributions or loans from the United States, this State, or any department, instrumentality, or agency of either thereof, for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of transit facilities, and may enter into contracts and co-operate with, and accept co-operation from, the United States, this State, or any department, instrumentality, or agency of either thereof, in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation, and in financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of any such transit facilities in accordance with any legislation which Congress or the Legislature of the State of California may have heretofore adopted or may hereafter adopt, under which aid, assistance, and co-operation may be furnished by the United States or this State in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation or in financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance and operation of any such transit facilities. The district may do any and all things necessary in order to avail itself of such aid, assistance, and co-operation under any federal or state legislation now or hereafter enacted. Any evidence of indebtedness issued under this section shall constitute a negotiable instrument. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  26. 50205.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Investments [50205 - 50208] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may invest surplus treasury money in specified investments, and if it uses a local-agency-type investment under paragraph (2), the investment must follow the cited Government Code articles.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Investments [50205 - 50208] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50205. (a) The district may invest surplus money in its treasury, including money in a sinking fund, in any of the following investments: (1) Its own bonds, notes, or obligations. (2) In any investment or deposit that a local agency may place funds pursuant to the laws of the state. (3) The San Joaquin County Treasury Investment Pool. (b) If the district invests surplus money pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a), those investments shall be in accordance with Article 1 (commencing with Section 53600) and Article 2 (commencing with Section 53630) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 216, Sec. 2. (AB 1853) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  27. 50206.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Investments [50205 - 50208] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    Surplus money may be invested by direct purchase at the original sale or through later purchases in the secondary market.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Investments [50205 - 50208] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50206. The investment of surplus money may be made by direct purchase of investments at the original sale or by the subsequent investments in the secondary market. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 216, Sec. 3. (AB 1853) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  28. 50207.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Investments [50205 - 50208] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may sell investments it has purchased and held, and reinvest the proceeds in investments allowed by this article.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Investments [50205 - 50208] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50207. Any investments purchased and held by the district may from time to time be sold and the proceeds reinvested in investments as provided in this article. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 216, Sec. 4. (AB 1853) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  29. 50208.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Investments [50205 - 50208] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district must sell its investments from time to time in season, and use the proceeds for the same purposes as the original investment money in the district treasury.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Investments [50205 - 50208] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50208. Sales of any investments purchased and held by the district shall from time to time be made in season so that the proceeds may be applied to the purposes for which the money with which the investments were originally purchased was placed in the treasury of the district. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 216, Sec. 5. (AB 1853) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  30. 50210.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may levy and collect taxes for any lawful purpose, up to $0.05 per $100 of assessed value, and may go up to $0.10 only if it first gets approval from the Stockton City Council and the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50210. The district may levy, and collect or cause to be collected, taxes for any lawful purpose subject to a maximum limit of five cents ($0.05) per one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed value of all real estate and personal property; provided however, the district shall have the further power to levy, collect or cause to be collected, said property taxes to a maximum limit of ten cents ($0.10) if approval is first obtained from the City Council of the City of Stockton and the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Joaquin. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  31. 50210.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may levy and collect taxes only under this article and only within the Stockton Metropolitan Area.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50210.5. The district may only levy and collect taxes pursuant to this article within the Stockton Metropolitan Area, as defined in Section 50007. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  32. 50211.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    If the board thinks transit revenues will be insufficient for lawful purposes, it must levy a tax and तय determine the amount needed.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50211. If, in the opinion of the board, the transit operation revenues will not be sufficient for any and all lawful purposes the board shall levy a tax for such purpose or purposes and fix the amount of money necessary to be raised therefor by taxation. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  33. 50212.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board must levy and collect an annual tax to cover bond interest and required principal payments, subject to stated bond-payment and treasury-fund limits.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50212. The board shall, in addition to the general tax levy as set forth in Section 50210, levy and collect annually until the district’s bonds are paid, or until there is a sum in the treasury of the district set apart for that purpose to meet all sums coming due for principal and interest on the bonds as they become due a tax sufficient to pay the annual interest on the bonds and such part of the principal thereof as becomes due before the proceeds of a tax levied at the next general tax levy will be available. If the maturity of the indebtedness created by the issue of bonds begins more than one year after the date of the issuance thereof, the tax shall be levied and collected annually at the time and in the manner aforesaid, sufficient to pay the interest on the indebtedness as it falls due and to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal on or before maturity. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  34. 50213.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board may arrange for the district to assess, levy, and collect taxes, including selling property to satisfy delinquent taxes.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50213. The board may provide for the assessment, levy, and collection of taxes by the district, including the sale of property to the district for delinquent taxes, with penalties, interest, and cost. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  35. 50214.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board must use county and state assessments as the basis for district taxation and have its taxes collected by the county tax collector.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50214. The board shall avail itself of the assessments made by the assessor of the county and of the assessments made by the State Board of Equalization for the county and shall take such assessments as the basis for district taxation and have its taxes collected by the tax collector of the county. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  36. 50215.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The county auditor must send the board a written statement showing the total value of all property in the district by the third Monday in August each year.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50215. In such case the county auditor shall, on or before the third Monday in August of each year, transmit to the board a statement in writing showing the total value of all property within the district, ascertained from the assessments referred to in Section 50214 as equalized. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  37. 50216.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board must set the district tax rate by the September deadline, using county auditor property values, and it cannot exceed the article’s tax limit.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50216. The board shall, on or before the first weekday in September, or if such weekday falls upon a holiday then on the first business day thereafter, fix the rate of taxes, designating the number of cents upon each hundred dollars, using as a basis the value of property transmitted to the board by the county auditors, which rate of taxation shall be sufficient to raise the amount previously fixed by the board. These acts by the board shall constitute a valid assessment of the property and a valid levy of the taxes so fixed, but the rate of taxation shall not exceed the limit imposed by this article. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  38. 50217.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board must immediately send the county auditor a statement of the tax rate it has fixed.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50217. The board shall immediately after fixing the rate of taxes as above provided transmit to the county auditor of the county a statement of the rate of taxes fixed by the board. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  39. 50218.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    District taxes must be collected like county taxes, and the net amount collected must be paid to the district treasurer.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50218. The district’s taxes so levied shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as county taxes. When collected the net amount, ascertained as provided in this article, shall be paid to the treasurer of the district, under the general requirements and penalties provided by law for the settlement of other taxes. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 714, Sec. 395.)
  40. 50219.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    When redeemed property was sold for taxes, the county treasurer must apportion and pay the redemption money to the district based on the district’s share of the total tax.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50219. Whenever any real property has been sold for taxes and has been redeemed, the money paid for redemption shall be apportioned and paid to the district by the county treasurer in the proportion which the tax due to the district bears to the total tax for which the property was sold. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  41. 50220.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    County compensation for services under this article must be fixed by agreement, and it cannot exceed one-half of 1 percent of money collected for the district.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [50160 - 50220] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Taxation [50210 - 50220] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50220. The compensation to be charged by and paid to any county for the performance of services under this article shall be fixed by agreement between the board of supervisors of the county and the board. The compensation shall in no event exceed one-half of 1 percent of all money collected for the district. The compensation collected by the county shall be placed to the credit of the county general fund. All taxes levied under this part are a lien on the property on which they are levied and shall become a lien at the same time as county taxes. The enforcement of the collection of such taxes shall be in the same manner and by the same means provided by law for the enforcement of liens for county taxes, all the provisions of law relating to the enforcement of the latter being made a part of this part so far as applicable. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  42. 50225.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may incur bonded indebtedness under this chapter.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50225. The district may from time to time incur a bonded indebtedness as provided in this chapter to pay the cost of acquiring, constructing, or completing the whole or any portion of any transit facilities, or for acquiring any works, lands, structures, rights, equipment, or other property necessary or convenient to carry out the objects, purposes, or powers of the district. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  43. 50226.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board may, after a two-thirds resolution finding public necessity and that costs are too high for ordinary revenue, submit a bonded indebtedness proposition to district voters by ordinance.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50226. Whenever the board by resolution passed by vote of two-thirds of all its members determines that the public interest or necessity demands the acquisition, construction, or completion by the district of any transit facilities or any works, lands, structures, rights, equipment, or other property necessary or convenient to carry out the objects, purposes, or powers of the district, the cost of which will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the district, it may at any subsequent meeting of the board provide by ordinance for the submission of the proposition of incurring a bonded indebtedness for the purpose set forth in the resolution to the voters of the district at a special bond election held for that purpose. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  44. 50227.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district’s voters may initiate bond-issuance proceedings by petition instead of a board resolution.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50227. In lieu of a resolution passed by the board, proceedings for the issuance of bonds for the purposes provided in this chapter may be initiated by petition of the voters of the district. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  45. 50228.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    If a qualifying petition is presented, the district secretary must immediately verify the petition signatures and report the result to the board.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50228. Whenever any petition signed by voters within the district equal in number to at least 15 percent of the total vote cast at the last general statewide election is presented to the board asking for the acquisition, construction, or completion of the whole or any portion of any transit facilities or for acquiring any works, lands, structures, rights, equipment, or other property necessary or convenient to carry out the objects, purposes, or powers of the district, and also asking that a bonded indebtedness be incurred to pay for the cost thereof, the secretary of the district shall immediately examine and verify the signatures of the petition and certify the result of the examination to the board. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  46. 50229.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    If the required number of signatures is genuine, the secretary must send the board an authentic copy of the petition without the signatures.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50229. If the required number of signatures is found to be genuine, the secretary shall transmit to the board an authentic copy of the petition without the signatures. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  47. 50230.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    If the board receives a petition with the secretary’s certificate showing enough signatures, it must submit a bonded-indebtedness proposition to district voters at a special bond election.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50230. Upon receiving a petition with the certificate of the secretary stating that it contains the required number of signatures, the board shall formulate for submission to the voters of the district at a special bond election called for that purpose the proposition of incurring a bonded indebtedness for the purposes set forth in the petition. In its discretion the board may defer the calling of the election until the next general election to be held in the district in order to consolidate them. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  48. 50231.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    An ordinance for a special bond election must set the election date and voting method, and must state the purposes, estimated costs, principal amount, and interest rate for the indebtedness.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50231. The ordinance calling a special bond election shall fix the date on which the election will be held, and the manner of holding the election and of voting for or against incurring the indebtedness. It shall also recite the objects and purposes for which the indebtedness is proposed to be incurred, the estimated cost of the transit facilities, works, lands, structures, rights, equipment, or other property proposed to be acquired, constructed, or completed, the amount of the principal of the indebtedness to be incurred therefor, and the maximum rate of interest to be paid on the indebtedness, which shall not exceed 6 percent per annum, payable semiannually or annually the first year and thereafter semiannually. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  49. 50232.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    A proposition to incur indebtedness for more than one object or purpose may be placed on the same election ballot.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50232. Propositions for incurring indebtedness for more than one object or purpose may be submitted at the same election. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  50. 50233.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    A special bond election may be held separately or combined with another election. If it is combined, the chapter’s election procedures still apply, but the calling ordinance does not have to list precincts, polling places, or election officers.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50233. Any special bond election may be held separately, or may be consolidated with any other election authorized by law at which the voters of the district may vote. If a special bond election is consolidated with any other election, the provisions of this chapter setting forth the procedure for the calling and holding of the special bond election shall be complied with, except that the ordinance calling the election need not set forth the election precincts, polling places, and officers of election, but may provide that the precincts, polling places, and officers of election shall be the same as those set forth in the ordinance, notice, or other proceedings calling the election with which the special bond election is consolidated, and shall refer to the ordinance, notice, or other proceedings by number and title, or by other definite description. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  51. 50234.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The ordinance must be published, and no additional notice of election is required.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50234. The ordinance shall be published, and no other notice of election need be given. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  52. 50235.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board must follow specified Elections Code rules for bond elections under this article.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50235. The board shall comply with the provisions of Article 3 (commencing with Section 9160) of Chapter 2 of Division 9 of the Elections Code, the provisions of which are applicable to any bond election held pursuant to this article. Wherever the words “county clerk” or “county elections official” appear in the Elections Code the words “secretary of the board” shall be substituted, for the purposes of this article, and wherever the words “board of supervisors” appear in the Elections Code, the words “board of directors” shall be substituted, and wherever the words “district attorney or county counsel” appear in the Elections Code, the words, “attorney for the district” shall be substituted. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 201. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  53. 50236.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    Bonds under this chapter may be issued only if a majority of voters voting on the proposition at the election vote to authorize them.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50236. The votes of a majority of all the voters voting on the proposition at the election are required to authorize the issuance of bonds under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  54. 50237.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    If a special bond election fails, the board cannot hold another substantially similar special election for six months unless voters file a qualifying petition.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [50225 - 50237] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50237. If the proposition submitted at a special bond election fails to receive the requisite number of votes, the board shall not within six months after the election hold another special election for the submission of a proposition of incurring a bonded indebtedness substantially the same as the proposition voted upon at the prior election unless a petition signed by voters within the district equal in number to at least 15 percent of the total vote cast at the last general statewide election is filed with the board, requesting that the proposition, or a proposition substantially the same, be submitted at an election to be called for that purpose. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  55. 50240.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Form and Content [50240 - 50243] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board sets bond maturity dates within statutory limits, may split bond issues into series, and the district may issue temporary or interim instruments before the bonds are actually issued or delivered.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Form and Content [50240 - 50243] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50240. Bonds authorized by this chapter shall mature serially in amounts to be fixed by the board; except that payment shall begin not later than 10 years from the date thereof and shall be completed in not more than 50 years from that date. The board may divide any issue of bonds authorized pursuant to this chapter into two or more series, and may fix different dates of issuance and different maturity dates for the bonds of each series. The bonds of each series shall mature serially in amounts to be fixed by the board, and the board shall fix a date not more than 10 years from the date of issuance of each series for the earliest maturity of such series, and shall fix a date not more than 50 years from the date of issuance of each series for the final maturity of such series. Pending the actual issuance or delivery of bonds, a district may issue temporary or interim bonds, certificates, or receipts, of any denomination whatsoever, with or without coupon, and in such form as may be prescribed by the board, to be exchanged for definite bonds when ready for delivery. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  56. 50241.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Form and Content [50240 - 50243] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    Bond denominations are set by the board, but they must be at least $100 and not more than $1,000 or any multiple of $1,000; the bonds must also state when and where they are payable and the interest rate, which is payable semiannually.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Form and Content [50240 - 50243] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50241. The bonds shall be issued in such denominations as the board determines, except that no bonds shall be of a denomination less than one hundred dollars ($100), nor of a greater denomination than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or any multiple thereof, and shall be payable on the day and at the place or places fixed in the bonds, and with interest at the rate specified therein, payable semiannually. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  57. 50242.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Form and Content [50240 - 50243] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board may call and redeem bonds before maturity, but any redemption notice must be published and the first publication must be at least 30 days before the redemption date.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Form and Content [50240 - 50243] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50242. The board may at any time prior to the issuance and sale of any bonds provide for the call and redemption of any or all of the bonds on any interest payment date prior to their fixed maturity at not exceeding the par value and accrued interest plus a premium of not exceeding 5 percent upon the principal amount of the bonds, in which event the call price fixed by the board shall be set forth on the face of the bond. Notice of such redemption shall be published. If there is no newspaper of general circulation printed and published within the district, then the publication shall be made in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published within the county in which the district or any part thereof is situated. The first publication shall be at least 30 days prior to the date fixed for the redemption. After the date fixed for such redemption interest on the bonds thereafter shall cease. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  58. 50243.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Form and Content [50240 - 50243] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    County transit district bonds must be signed and countersigned by specified officers, with coupons signed by the treasurer.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Form and Content [50240 - 50243] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50243. The bonds shall be signed by the president of the board or by such officer of the district as the board shall by resolution authorize and designate for that purpose. They shall also be signed by the treasurer, and be countersigned by the secretary. The coupons of the bonds shall be numbered consecutively and be signed by the treasurer. All signatures and countersignatures, except one of the signatures or countersignatures on the bonds, may be printed, lithographed, or engraved. If any officer whose signature or countersignature appears on the bonds or coupons ceases to be such officer before the delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, the signature or countersignature is nevertheless valid and sufficient for all purposes as if he had remained in office until the delivery of the bonds. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  59. 50245.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Issue and Sale [50245 - 50247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board may issue and sell bonds at not less than par value, must invite sealed bids before any sale, and must award the bonds to the highest responsible bidder if satisfactory bids are received.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Issue and Sale [50245 - 50247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50245. The bonds may be issued and sold for not less than their par value, but otherwise as the board determines. Before selling any bonds, or any part thereof, the board shall give notice inviting sealed bids in such manner as the board may prescribe. If satisfactory bids are received, the bonds offered for sale shall be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If no bids are received, or if the board determines that the bids received are not satisfactory as to price or responsibility of the bidders, the board may reject all bids received, if any, and either again give notice inviting bids or sell the bonds at private sale. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  60. 50246.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Issue and Sale [50245 - 50247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    Money from selling the bonds must be placed into specific district funds and used only for the stated bond-related purposes.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Issue and Sale [50245 - 50247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50246. All premiums and accrued interest received on the sale of bonds shall be placed in the fund to be used for the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds. The remainder of the proceeds of the bonds shall be placed in the district treasury to the credit of the proper fund, and shall be used exclusively for the objects or purposes for which the bonds were voted; provided that when such objects and purposes have been accomplished any moneys remaining shall be transferred to the fund to be used for the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds, and that when all principal of and interest on the bonds shall have been paid, any balance of money then remaining shall be transferred to the general fund of the district. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  61. 50247.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Issue and Sale [50245 - 50247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board may include, in the bond funding estimate, enough money to pay bond interest during acquisition, construction, or completion, instead of immediately levying a tax, but only for up to five years.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Issue and Sale [50245 - 50247] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50247. In lieu of the immediate levy of a tax to pay the interest or any part thereof on any bonded indebtedness incurred in accordance with this division, the board may in the estimate of the amount of money necessary to be raised by the bonds include a sum sufficient to pay interest on all of the bonds or part thereof during the period of acquisition, construction, or completion, but for no period in excess of five years. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  62. 50250.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [50250 - 50256] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board may refund bonded indebtedness and issue refunding bonds if it adopts a resolution by a two-thirds vote and decides the refunding would benefit the district.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [50250 - 50256] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50250. Whenever the board by resolution passed by a vote of two-thirds of all its members determines that the refunding of the whole or any portion of the bonded indebtedness will be of advantage to the district the board may refund the bonded indebtedness or any portion thereof and issue refunding bonds of the district therefor. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  63. 50251.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [50250 - 50256] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    Refunding bonds are not treated as new or increased debt, voter approval is not required for them, and the board may authorize their call and redemption before maturity.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [50250 - 50256] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50251. The issuance of refunding bonds shall not be construed as the incurring or increase of an indebtedness within the meaning of this act, and the approval of the voters is not required for the issuance of refunding bonds. The board may provide for the call and redemption of any or all of the bonds on any interest payment date prior to their fixed maturity in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  64. 50252.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [50250 - 50256] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    This section says the chapter generally governs refunding bonds, unless another provision says otherwise.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [50250 - 50256] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50252. Except as otherwise provided, the provisions of this chapter shall substantially govern as to all matters pertaining to the issuance of refunding bonds, including and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the form, execution, issuance, maturity, redemption, refunding, validation, the payment of interest from bond funds, and the status of the bonds as investments. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  65. 50253.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [50250 - 50256] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    Refunding bonds cannot bear a higher interest rate than the refunded bonds, and repayment must start within one year and finish within 40 years.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [50250 - 50256] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50253. Refunding bonds shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding the interest rate on the refunded bonds, but payment of the refunding bonds shall begin not later than one year from the date thereof and be completed in not more than 40 years from that date. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  66. 50254.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [50250 - 50256] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    Proceeds from selling refunding bonds may be used only to buy back or retire the related bonded debt, under the stated price limits.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [50250 - 50256] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50254. The proceeds of the sale of refunding bonds shall be applied only to the purchase, or retirement at not more than par and accrued interest, or the call price, of the bonded indebtedness for which the refunding bonds were issued. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  67. 50255.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [50250 - 50256] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board may exchange refunding bonds for the bonds being refunded, as long as the exchange is at not less than par plus accrued interest.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [50250 - 50256] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50255. In lieu of selling refunding bonds and using the proceeds to purchase or retire the bonds to be refunded, the board may exchange refunding bonds at not less than par and accrued interest for the bonds so refunded. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  68. 50256.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [50250 - 50256] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    When refunded, outstanding bonds must be surrendered to the district treasurer, who must cancel them and mark each bond and coupon as canceled.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [50250 - 50256] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50256. Whenever outstanding bonds are refunded they shall be surrendered to the treasurer of the district, who shall cancel them by endorsing on their face the manner in which the refunding was effected (whether by exchange or purchase, and the amount for which so purchased, if any) and by perforating through each bond and each coupon attached thereto the word “canceled” together with the date of cancellation. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  69. 50260.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Status as Investments [50260 - 50261] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    Bonds issued by the district, including refunding bonds, are treated as legal investments for specified funds and institutions, and may be used as security in the same situations as certain local-government bonds.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Status as Investments [50260 - 50261] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50260. All bonds including refunding bonds issued by a district are legal investments for all trust funds and for the funds of all insurance companies, banks, both commercial and savings, and trust companies, and for the State School Fund and for all sinking funds under the control of the State Treasurer. Whenever any money or funds may by law be invested in or loaned upon the security of bonds of cities, cities and counties, counties, or school districts, in the State, such money or funds may be invested in or loaned upon the security of the bonds of the district; and whenever bonds of cities, cities and counties, counties, or school districts by law may be used as security for the faithful performance or execution of any court or private trust or of any other act, bonds of the district may be so used. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  70. 50261.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Status as Investments [50260 - 50261] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    District bonds may be used by state or national banks in California as security for depositing public funds.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Status as Investments [50260 - 50261] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50261. All bonds of the district, to the same extent as bonds of any other municipality, are legal for use by any state or national bank or banks in the the State as security for the deposit of funds of the State or of any county, city and county, city, municipality or other public or municipal corporation within the State. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  71. 50263.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Validation [50263- 50263.] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    An action to determine the validity of bonds, including refunding bonds, may be brought under the referenced civil procedure chapter.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Validation [50263- 50263.] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50263. An action to determine the validity of bonds, including refunding bonds, may be brought pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  72. 50265.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Revenue Bonds [50265 - 50266] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district may issue revenue bonds to raise funds.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Revenue Bonds [50265 - 50266] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50265. As an alternative procedure for the raising of funds, the district may issue bonds, payable from revenues of any facility or enterprise to be acquired or constructed by the district, in the manner provided by the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 54300) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code), all of the provisions of which are applicable to the district. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  73. 50266.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Revenue Bonds [50265 - 50266] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The district is treated as a local agency for the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 and may issue revenue bonds for authorized facilities or use other bond procedures provided in this part.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [50225 - 50266] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Revenue Bonds [50265 - 50266] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50266. The district is a local agency within the meaning of the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 54300) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code). The term “enterprise” as used in the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 shall, for all purposes of this part, include transit facilities and any and all parts thereof and all additions, extensions and improvements thereto and all other facilities authorized to be acquired, constructed or completed by the district. A district may issue revenue bonds under the Revenue Bond Law of 1941, for any one or more facilities or enterprises authorized to be acquired, constructed, or completed by a district or, in the alternative, may issue revenue bonds under the Revenue Bond Law of 1941, for the acquisition, construction and completion of any one of such facilities. Nothing in this article shall prevent the district from availing itself of, or making use of, any procedure provided in this part for the issuance of bonds of any type or character for any of the facilities or works authorized hereunder, and all proceedings may be carried on simultaneously or, in the alternative, as the directors may determine. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  74. 50270.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [50270 - 50277] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    Territory may be annexed to the district under the annexation process in this chapter.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [50270 - 50277] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50270. Territory may be annexed to the district in the manner provided in this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  75. 50271.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [50270 - 50277] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    If the board determines that more territory would benefit from annexation to the district, it must pass a resolution.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [50270 - 50277] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50271. Whenever the board finds and determines that additional territory will be benefited by annexation to the district, it shall pass a resolution to that effect. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  76. 50272.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [50270 - 50277] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    A resolution must pass by a two-thirds vote of the board members and be approved by the county board of supervisors where the territory is located.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [50270 - 50277] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50272. The resolution shall be passed by a vote of two-thirds of the members of the board and be approved by the board of supervisors of the county in which the territory is situated. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  77. 50273.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [50270 - 50277] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The resolution must describe the annexation area, give the annexation an appropriate name, state that the area will benefit, and set the time and place for objections.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [50270 - 50277] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50273. The resolution shall: (a) Describe the boundaries of the territory proposed to be annexed. (b) Designate the proposed annexation by an appropriate name. (c) Declare that the area to be annexed to the district will be benefited by such annexation. (d) Name the time and place for the hearing of objections by any person interested in the proposed annexation. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  78. 50274.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [50270 - 50277] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The resolution and the voting board members’ names must be published in a newspaper, following Government Code Section 6066.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [50270 - 50277] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50274. The resolution, together with the names of the members of the board, voting for and against it shall be published pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code in a newspaper published in the territory proposed to be annexed, or if there is no such paper, then in some newspaper of general circulation, circulated in such territory. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  79. 50275.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [50270 - 50277] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board must hear objections to a proposed annexation, and if two-thirds of the board finds the territory will benefit, it must set the annexation boundaries.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [50270 - 50277] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50275. On the day fixed for hearing or any day to which the hearing is adjourned, the board shall hear and consider any objections presented to the annexation of the territory. After the hearing of objections, if it shall be determined by a vote of two-thirds of all the members of the board that the territory proposed to be annexed will be benefited by such annexation, the board shall proceed to fix and determine the boundaries of the territory to be annexed to the district. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  80. 50276.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [50270 - 50277] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board must order annexation of the described territory after making necessary boundary changes and getting a two-thirds vote on the resolution.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [50270 - 50277] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50276. After making all necessary and proper changes in the boundaries, by a resolution passed by a vote of two-thirds of the members, the board shall order the annexation of the territory so described. The resolution, together with the names of the members of the board voting for and against the same shall be spread upon the minutes of the board. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  81. 50277.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [50270 - 50277] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    When territory is annexed to the district, it becomes part of the district and takes on the district’s liabilities and benefits.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [50270 - 50277] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50277. Whenever any territory is annexed to the district it shall thereupon become a part of the district subject to all the liabilities and entitled to all the benefits of the district. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  82. 50500.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Dissolution [50500 - 50507] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board may call an election to ask voters whether the district should be dissolved if the district has no transit facilities or has become the same as a single city. The board must call that election if a petition is filed with the district secretary and signed by enough district voters.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Dissolution [50500 - 50507] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50500. If the district operates no transit facilities, or its exterior boundaries become coincident with the boundaries of a single city, the board may call an election at any time for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the district the question of whether the district will be dissolved. Upon the filing with the secretary of the district of a petition signed by voters within the district equal in number to at least 25 percent of the total vote cast at the last general statewide election, asking that the question of dissolution of the district be submitted to the voters of the district, the board shall call such an election. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  83. 50501.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Dissolution [50500 - 50507] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    An election on dissolving the district must be held within 60 days after the petition is filed.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Dissolution [50500 - 50507] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50501. The election for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the district the question of whether or not the district shall be dissolved shall be held within 60 days next succeeding the date on which the petition is filed. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  84. 50502.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Dissolution [50500 - 50507] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    Notice of a dissolution election must be published, and the election date must be at least 30 days after the first publication of the notice.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Dissolution [50500 - 50507] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50502. Notice of any election for dissolution, whether called because of the filing of a petition or ordered by the board without petition, shall be published. The date fixed for the election shall not be less than 30 days from the date of the first publication of the notice. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  85. 50503.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Dissolution [50500 - 50507] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    Ballots for the election must include the usual general-election instructions and ask whether the San Joaquin Regional Transit District should be dissolved.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Dissolution [50500 - 50507] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50503. The ballots for the election shall contain substantially the instructions required to be printed on ballots for use at general state and county elections and in addition the following: Shall the San Joaquin Regional Transit District be dissolved? YES NO (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  86. 50504.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Dissolution [50500 - 50507] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board must canvass the vote and, if a majority favors dissolution, dissolve the district by resolution.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Dissolution [50500 - 50507] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50504. The board shall canvass the vote. If a majority of the votes favor dissolution, the board shall by resolution dissolve the district. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  87. 50505.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Dissolution [50500 - 50507] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board must file a certified copy of the resolution with the Secretary of State and the county recorder.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Dissolution [50500 - 50507] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50505. The board shall file a certified copy of the resolution with the Secretary of State and for record in the office of the county recorder. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  88. 50506.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Dissolution [50500 - 50507] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    When the district dissolves, property within a city vests in that city; property outside a city vests in the county where it is located.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Dissolution [50500 - 50507] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50506. Upon dissolution the right, title, and interest to property owned or controlled by the district situated within the limits of any city vests absolutely in the city. If such property is situated outside the limits of a city, it vests in the county in which it is situated. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  89. 50507.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Dissolution [50500 - 50507] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. )

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    The board of supervisors becomes the governing body of any dissolved district and may levy taxes, assessments, and other necessary acts to wind up the district and pay outstanding debt.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 5. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT [50000 - 50507] ( Heading of Part 5 amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 704, Sec. 9. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Dissolution [50500 - 50507] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839. ) ## 50507. The board of supervisors is, ex officio, the governing body of any dissolved district. It may levy taxes and assessments and perform other acts necessary to wind up the district affairs and to raise money for the payment of outstanding indebtedness. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)
  90. 521.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. )

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    This section defines who counts as “employees” and who counts as “families” for this article.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## 521. As used in this article “employees” includes furloughed, pensioned, and superannuated employees of any common carrier subject to the provisions of this part, persons who have become disabled or infirm in the service of any such carrier, ex-employees traveling for the purpose of entering the service of any such carrier, and the remains of persons dying while in the employment of any such carrier; and “families” includes the families of such persons and the families of persons killed, and the surviving spouses until remarried and minor children during minority of persons who died while in the service of any such carrier. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1171.)
  91. 522.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. )

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    A common carrier covered by this part generally may not issue, give, or tender free tickets, free passes, or free or reduced-rate passenger transportation within California, except as provided in specified provisions.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## 522. Except as provided in this article, Sections 40180.5 and 99151 of this code, and Section 26002.5 of the Government Code, no common carrier subject to the provisions of this part shall, directly or indirectly, issue, give, or tender any free ticket, free pass, or free or reduced rate transportation for passengers between points within this state. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 161.)
  92. 523.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. )

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    A common carrier may provide free or reduced-rate transportation within the state if the commission approves it.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## 523. When approved by the commission, a common carrier may give free or reduced rate transportation between points within this state to: (a) Its officers, agents, employees, and members of their families. (b) Indigent, destitute, and homeless persons, and to such persons when transported by charitable societies or hospitals, and the necessary agents employed in such transportation. (c) Persons injured in accidents or wrecks, and physicians and nurses attending such persons. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 467, Sec. 1.)
  93. 524.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. )

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    Some carriers and rail services may provide free or reduced-rate passenger transportation in exchange for advertising, and the commission may impose reasonable restrictions.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## 524. (a) Any common carrier may issue free or reduced rate passenger transportation to the proprietors and employees of newspapers and magazines and the members of their immediate families in exchange for advertising of equal or greater value in that media, subject to reasonable restrictions that the commission may impose. (b) The San Francisco-San Jose commute rail service may issue free or reduced rate passenger transportation to the proprietors and employees of the broadcast news media in exchange for advertising of equal or greater value in those media, subject to reasonable restrictions that the commission may impose. On or before January 1, 1989, the Department of Transportation shall review and assess the effectiveness and cost of any advertising program effectuated through exchanges made pursuant to this subdivision. (c) Passenger stage corporations may issue free or reduced rate passenger transportation to any of their commission agents. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1406, Sec. 4.)
  94. 525.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. )

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    Blind residents of California may receive free or reduced-fare transportation on street cars and other common carriers, with a guide fare cap when accompanied by a guide.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## 525. All blind residents of California may be granted free transportation on all street cars and may be permitted to travel on all other common carriers within the State for one-half the current fare, and when any blind person is accompanied by a guide, the combined fares for such blind person and his guide may be fixed at not to exceed the current fare for an individual. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)
  95. 527.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. )

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    This section allows certain common carriers to interchange free or reduced-rate transportation for passengers or express matter under stated jurisdictional and federal-law conditions.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## 527. Nothing in this part shall prevent the interchange of free or reduced rate transportation for passenger or express matter between common carriers, their officers, agents, employees, attorneys, physicians and surgeons, and members of their families, where such common carriers are subject in whole or in part to the jurisdiction of the commission or of the federal Surface Transportation Board or where such common carriers, though not in whole or in part subject to the jurisdiction of this commission or of the federal Surface Transportation Board are engaged in the business of transporting passengers and freight by water between the United States and foreign countries, and are permitted by federal law to interchange such free transportation with common carriers which are subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission or the federal Surface Transportation Board. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1005, Sec. 27. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  96. 528.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. )

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    This section allows free or reduced rate transportation to be interchanged in limited cases between a common carrier and a motor-vehicle carrier, but not for express matter outside personal use.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## 528. Nothing in this part shall prevent the interchange of free or reduced rate transportation for passengers or express matter between a common carrier and a corporation engaged in the carriage of persons or property by motor vehicle, or the officers, agents, employees, attorneys, physicians and surgeons of such common carrier or corporation and their families when the corporation is engaged in the carriage by motor vehicle of persons or property as a connecting carrier, or in the carriage by motor vehicle of persons or property over a portion of a route between the point of departure or shipment and arrival or delivery, part of which route is covered or traveled by a common carrier, whether the carriage by motor vehicle is an initial, an intermediate, or a final portion of the entire route between the point of departure or shipment and arrival or delivery. This section does not authorize the interchange of free or reduced rate transportation for express matter which is not for the personal use of the person to or for whom it is granted, or of his family. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)
  97. 529.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. )

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    This section allows several free or reduced-rate transportation arrangements and related pass or frank exchanges despite the rest of the part.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## 529. Nothing in this part shall prevent any of the following: (a) The issue of reduced rate transportation by a common carrier to children attending an institution of learning. (b) The issue of passes or franks by telegraph or telephone corporations to their officers, agents, employees, attorneys, physicians and surgeons, and members of their families, or the exchange of passes or franks between the telegraph and telephone corporations or between the corporations and the common carriers, for their officers, agents, employees, attorneys, physicians and surgeons, and members of their families. (c) The carrying out of contracts for free or reduced rate passenger transportation previously made, founded upon adequate consideration and lawful when made. (d) A common carrier from transporting, storing, or handling, free or at reduced rates, the household goods and personal effects of its employees, of persons entering or leaving its service, and of persons killed or dying while in its service. (e) A common carrier from providing reduced rate transportation to elderly and handicapped persons when required pursuant to an application for federal funds under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 (49 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq.). (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 193, Sec. 103.)
  98. 530.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. )

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    Common carriers may provide free or reduced-rate transportation in specified public, charitable, patriotic, emergency, and contract-related situations, and may contract with telegraph and telephone corporations for service exchanges.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## 530. (a) Every common carrier subject to the provisions of this part may transport, free or at reduced rates, as follows: (1) Persons for the United States, state, county, or municipal governments, or persons or property for charitable or patriotic purposes, or to provide relief in cases of general epidemic, pestilence, or calamity. (2) Contractors and their employees, material or supplies for use or engaged in carrying out their contracts with such carriers, for construction, operation, or maintenance work or work incidental thereto on the line of the issuing carrier, to the extent only that such free or reduced rate transportation is provided for in the specifications upon which the contract is based and in the contract itself. (b) Common carriers may also enter into contracts with telegraph and telephone corporations for an exchange of service. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1005, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  99. 531.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. )

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    Common carriers covered by this part may carry certain government-contract contractors, their employees, and related materials or supplies free or at reduced rates, but only if the contract specifications and the contract itself provide for that rate.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## 531. Every common carrier subject to the provisions of this part may transport free or at reduced rates contractors and their employees engaged in carrying out contracts with the United States, this State, or any county or municipal government, or other governmental agency in this State, and materials or supplies for use in carrying out such contracts, in each case to the extent only that such free or reduced rate transportation is provided for in the specifications upon which the contract is based and in the contract itself. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)
  100. 532.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. )

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    Public utilities generally must charge only the rates in their filed and effective schedules, and may not give special refunds, discounts, or non-uniform privileges.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## 532. Except as in this article otherwise provided, no public utility shall charge, or receive a different compensation for any product or commodity furnished or to be furnished, or for any service rendered or to be rendered, than the rates, tolls, rentals, and charges applicable thereto as specified in its schedules on file and in effect at the time, nor shall any public utility engaged in furnishing or rendering more than one product, commodity, or service, charge, demand, collect, or receive a different compensation for the collective, combined, or contemporaneous furnishing or rendition of two or more of such products, commodities, or services, than the aggregate of the rates, tolls, rentals, or charges specified in its schedules on file and in effect at the time, applicable to each such product, commodity, or service when separately furnished or rendered, nor shall any such public utility refund or remit, directly or indirectly, in any manner or by any device, any portion of the rates, tolls, rentals, and charges so specified, nor extend to any corporation or person any form of contract or agreement or any rule or regulation or any facility or privilege except such as are regularly and uniformly extended to all corporations and persons. The commission may by rule or order establish such exceptions from the operation of this prohibition as it may consider just and reasonable as to each public utility. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)
  101. 533.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. )

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    Commission officers and employees in the Operations and Safety Section may ride free and access trains and other carrier vehicles while performing official duties.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Rights and Obligations of Public Utilities [451 - 666] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Free or Reduced Rates [521 - 533] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## 533. The officers and employees of the Operations and Safety Section of the Transportation Division of the commission, shall, when in the performance of their official duties, have the right to pass, free of charge, on all railroads, cars, vessels, and other vehicles of every common carrier subject to control or regulation by the commission, between points within this State, whether such railroad, car, vessel, or other vehicle is used for the transportation of passengers or freight, and regardless of its class. Such officers and employees when in the performance of their official duties shall have free access to any portion of any train, including the engine or any other units of rolling stock, and to all portions of any vessel or other vehicle of any common carrier used for the transportation of passengers or freight. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1033.)
  102. 5351.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    This chapter may be cited as the “Passenger Charter-party Carriers’ Act.”

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5351. This chapter may be cited as the “Passenger Charter-party Carriers’ Act.” (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
  103. 5352.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission must carry out a list of administrative, complaint-handling, enforcement, outreach, and tracking duties related to charter-party carriers.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5352. (a) The use of the public highways for the transportation of passengers for compensation is a business affected with a public interest. It is the purpose of this chapter to preserve for the public full benefit and use of public highways consistent with the needs of commerce without unnecessary congestion or wear and tear upon the highways; to secure to the people adequate and dependable transportation by carriers operating upon the highways; to secure full and unrestricted flow of traffic by motor carriers over the highways which will adequately meet reasonable public demands by providing for the regulation of all transportation agencies with respect to accident indemnity so that adequate and dependable service by all necessary transportation agencies shall be maintained and the full use of the highways preserved to the public; and to promote carrier and public safety through its safety enforcement regulations. (b) To achieve the purposes of subdivision (a) the commission shall do all of the following: (1) Prioritize the timely processing of applications and hold “application workshops” for potential applicants around the state. (2) Enable electronic filing of applications, reports, and fee payments. (3) Dedicate staff to answering telephone calls, mailings, and electronic inquiries from carriers. (4) Prioritize the timely processing of consumer complaints. (5) Implement electronic case tracking of complaints and their disposition. (6) Implement a process for appropriate and timely enforcement against illegally operating carriers, including by performing staff-driven investigations and performing enforcement through sting operations and other forms of presence in the field. (7) Maintain relationships with, and implement outreach and education programs to, local law enforcement, district attorneys, and airports, and coordinate with law enforcement agencies pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 1046, subdivision (d) of Section 5317.5, and subdivision (d) of Section 5417.5. (8) Meet with carrier trade associations at least annually. (9) Implement a consolidated case tracking system that integrates each of the transportation program core functions and data collection, administrative compliance details, complaints, and investigations. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 718, Sec. 7. (SB 541) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  104. 5353.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    This section says the chapter does not apply to several listed transportation services, and it adds special conditions for certain youth-camp transportation services.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5353. This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (a) Transportation service rendered wholly within the corporate limits of a single city or city and county and licensed or regulated by ordinance. (b) Transportation of school pupils conducted by or under contract with the governing board of any school district entered into pursuant to the Education Code. (c) Common carrier transportation services between fixed termini or over a regular route that are subject to authorization pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 1031) of Chapter 5 of Part 1 of Division 1. (d) Transportation services occasionally afforded for farm employees moving to and from farms on which employed when the transportation is performed by the employer in an owned or leased vehicle, or by a nonprofit agricultural cooperative association organized and acting within the scope of its powers under Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 54001) of Division 20 of the Food and Agricultural Code, and without any requirement for the payment of compensation therefor by the employees. (e) Transportation service rendered by a publicly owned transit system. (f) Passenger vehicles carrying passengers on a noncommercial enterprise basis. (g) Taxicab transportation service licensed and regulated by a city or county, by ordinance or resolution, rendered in vehicles designed for carrying not more than eight persons excluding the driver. (h) Transportation of persons between home and work locations or of persons having a common work-related trip purpose in a vehicle having a seating capacity of 15 passengers or less, including the driver, which are used for the purpose of ridesharing, as defined in Section 522 of the Vehicle Code, when the ridesharing is incidental to another purpose of the driver. This exemption also applies to a vehicle having a seating capacity of more than 15 passengers if the driver files with the commission evidence of liability insurance protection in the same amount and in the same manner as required for a passenger stage corporation, and the vehicle undergoes and passes an annual safety inspection by the Department of the California Highway Patrol. The insurance filing shall be accompanied by a one-time filing fee of seventy-five dollars ($75). This exemption does not apply if the primary purpose for the transportation of those persons is to make a profit. “Profit,” as used in this subdivision, does not include the recovery of the actual costs incurred in owning and operating a vanpool vehicle, as defined in Section 668 of the Vehicle Code. (i) Vehicles used exclusively to provide medical transportation, including vehicles employed to transport developmentally disabled persons for regional centers established pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 4620) of Division 4.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (j) Transportation services rendered solely within the Lake Tahoe Basin, comprising that area included within the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact as set forth in Section 66801 of the Government Code, when the operator of the services has obtained any permit required from the Tahoe Basin Transportation Authority or the City of South Lake Tahoe, or both. (k) Subject to Section 34507.6 of the Vehicle Code, transportation service provided by the operator of an automobile rental business in vehicles owned or leased by that operator, without charge other than as may be included in the automobile rental charges, to carry its customers to or from its office or facility where rental vehicles are furnished or returned after the rental period. (l) Subject to Section 34507.6 of the Vehicle Code, transportation service provided by the operator of a hotel, motel, or other place of temporary lodging in vehicles owned or leased by that operator, without charge other than as may be included in the charges for lodging, between the lodging facility and an air, rail, water, or bus passenger terminal or between the lodging facility and any place of entertainment or commercial attraction, including, but not limited to, facilities providing snow skiing. Nothing in this subdivision authorizes the operator of a hotel, motel, or other place of temporary lodging to provide any round trip sightseeing service without a permit, as required by subdivision (c) of Section 5384. (m) (1) Transportation of hot air balloon ride passengers in a balloon chase vehicle from the balloon landing site back to the original takeoff site, provided that the balloon ride was conducted by a balloonist who meets all of the following conditions: (A) Does not fly more than a total of 30 passenger rides for compensation annually. (B) Does not provide any preflight ground transportation services in their vehicles. (C) In providing return transportation to the launch site from landing does not drive more than 300 miles annually. (D) Files with the commission an exemption declaration and proof of vehicle insurance, as prescribed by the commission, certifying that the operator qualifies for the exemption and will maintain minimum insurance on each vehicle of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for injury or death of one person, three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for injury or death of two or more persons and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for damage to property. (2) Nothing in this subdivision authorizes the operator of a commercial balloon operation to provide any round trip sightseeing service without a permit, as required by subdivision (c) of Section 5384. (n) (1) Transportation services incidental to operation of a youth camp that are provided by either a nonprofit organization that qualifies for tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or an organization that operates an organized camp, as defined in Section 18897 of the Health and Safety Code, serving youth 18 years of age or younger. (2) Any transportation service described in paragraph (1) shall comply with all of the following requirements: (A) Register as a private carrier with the commission pursuant to Section 4005. (B) Participate in a pull notice system for employers of drivers as prescribed in Section 1808.1 of the Vehicle Code. (C) Ensure compliance with the annual bus terminal inspection required by subdivision (c) of Section 34501 of the Vehicle Code. (D) Obtain the following minimum amounts of general liability insurance coverage for vehicles that are used to transport youth: (i) A minimum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) general liability insurance coverage for passenger vehicles designed to carry up to eight passengers. For organized camps, as defined in Section 18897 of the Health and Safety Code, an additional two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) general umbrella policy that covers vehicles. (ii) A minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000) general liability insurance coverage for vehicles designed to carry up to 15 passengers. For organized camps, as defined in Section 18897 of the Health and Safety Code, an additional five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) general umbrella policy that covers vehicles. (iii) A minimum of one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) general liability insurance coverage for vehicles designed to carry more than 15 passengers, and an additional three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000) general umbrella liability insurance policy that covers vehicles. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 694, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  105. 5353.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    From July 1, 1989, this chapter does not apply to certain transportation service rendered wholly within one city or city and county and licensed or regulated by ordinance, except limousine-for-hire service.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5353.5. On and after July 1, 1989, this chapter does not apply to transportation service, other than transportation service furnished in a limousine for hire, rendered wholly within the corporate limits of a single city or city and county and licensed or regulated by ordinance. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1105, Sec. 2.)
  106. 5354.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    When applying this chapter, certain acts or failures by officers, agents, employees, or authorized service providers are treated as the acts or failures of the permit or certificate holder.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5354. In construing and enforcing the provisions of this chapter relating to the prescribed privileges and obligations of the holder of a permit or certificate issued hereunder, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or employee, or person offering to afford the authorized service with the approval or consent of the permit or certificate holder, is the act, omission, or failure of the permit or certificate holder. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 234.)
  107. 5355.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    This section says the article’s definitions and general provisions control how this chapter is interpreted, unless the context requires otherwise.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5355. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions and general provisions set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
  108. 5355.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    This section defines “chartering party” and “designee,” and requires each chartering party in a joint carriage to designate a designee for Section 5384.1 compliance when minors under 21 are transported without a parent or legal guardian.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5355.5. (a) “Chartering party” means the person, corporation, or other entity that prearranges with a charter-party carrier of passengers for transportation services. (b) “Designee” means a person who is 25 years of age or older and who is designated by the chartering party as being the person responsible for compliance with the requirements of Section 5384.1 during the provision of transportation services whenever persons under 21 years of age are to be transported unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If the chartering party is a person and the minor is not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, the chartering party shall be the designee unless the chartering party identifies another person to be the designee and the person so designated acknowledges and agrees that he or she is the designee. If there is more than one chartering party for a joint carriage of passengers, each chartering party shall designate a designee who is responsible for compliance with the requirements of Section 5384.1 whenever persons under 21 years of age are to be transported unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and that person shall be the designee only for those passengers provided with transportation services on behalf of that chartering party. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 461, Sec. 2. (AB 45) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  109. 5356.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    “Corporation” is defined to include a corporation, a company, an association, and a joint stock association.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5356. “Corporation” includes a corporation, a company, an association, and a joint stock association. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
  110. 5357.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    This section defines “person” to include an individual, a firm, or a copartnership.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5357. “Person” includes an individual, a firm, or a copartnership. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
  111. 5358.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    This section defines “public highway” to include every public street, road, or highway in the state.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5358. “Public highway” includes every public street, road, or highway in this State. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
  112. 5359.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    This section defines “motor vehicle,” “bus,” and “limousine” for this article.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5359. (a) “Motor vehicle” means a vehicle which is self-propelled. (b) “Bus” means a vehicle designed, used, or maintained for carrying more than 10 persons, including the driver, which is used to transport persons for compensation or profit. (c) “Limousine” means any sedan or sport utility vehicle, of either standard or extended length, with a seating capacity of not more than 10 passengers including the driver, used in the transportation of passengers for hire on a prearranged basis within this state, and includes a modified limousine as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 1042. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 718, Sec. 8. (SB 541) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  113. 5360.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    This section defines “charter-party carrier of passengers” and includes certain hired driver services.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5360. Subject to the exclusions of Section 5353, “charter-party carrier of passengers” means every person engaged in the transportation of persons by motor vehicle for compensation, whether in common or contract carriage, over any public highway in this state. “Charter-party carrier of passengers” includes any person, corporation, or other entity engaged in the provision of a hired driver service when a rented motor vehicle is being operated by a hired driver. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 472, Sec. 2. (AB 2572) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  114. 5360.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Charter-party carriers of passengers must operate on a prearranged basis within this state.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5360.5. (a) Charter-party carriers of passengers shall operate on a prearranged basis within this state. (b) For purposes of this section, “prearranged basis” means that the transportation of the prospective passenger was arranged with the carrier by the passenger, or a representative of the passenger, either by written contract or telephone. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 828, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  115. 5361.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    This section defines “modified limousine” and “wheelbase.”

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5361. “Modified limousine” means any vehicle that has been modified, altered, or extended in a manner that increases the overall wheelbase of the vehicle, exceeding the original equipment manufacturer’s published wheelbase dimension for the base model and year of the vehicle, in any amount sufficient to accommodate additional passengers with a seating capacity of not more than 10 passengers including the driver, and is used in the transportation of passengers for hire. For purposes of this section, “wheelbase” means the longitudinal distance between the vertical centerlines of the front and rear wheels. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 860, Sec. 3. (SB 611) Effective September 30, 2014.)
  116. 5362.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    For charter-party carrier vehicles used to transport passengers for compensation, “owner” means the DMV-registered owner or a person with a legal right to possess the vehicle under a lease or rental agreement.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5362. With respect to a motor vehicle used in the transportation of persons for compensation by a charter-party carrier of passengers, “owner” means the corporation or person who is registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles as the owner of the vehicle, or who has a legal right to possession of the vehicle pursuant to a lease or rental agreement. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1093, Sec. 11.)
  117. 5363.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    This section says conflicting state provisions do not apply to charter bus transportation to the extent of the conflict, and it defines “charter bus transportation” for this section.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351 - 5363] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5363. (a) Any provision of the Public Utilities Act (Part 1 (commencing with Section 201) of Division 1) or of this chapter applicable to charter bus transportation that conflicts with the federal Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (P.L. 105-178) does not apply to charter bus transportation to the extent of that conflict. If any provision of the Public Utilities Act or of this chapter applicable to charter bus transportation, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is invalid as a result of federal preemption, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. (b) (1) Except as specified in paragraph (2), as used in this section, “charter bus transportation” means transportation, using a vehicle designed, used, or maintained for carrying more than 10 persons, including the driver, of a group of persons who, pursuant to a common purpose, under a single contract, at a fixed charge for the motor vehicle, have acquired the exclusive use of the motor vehicle to travel together. (2) If a federal court or agency with the jurisdiction to construe Section 14501(a)(1)(C) of Title 49 of the United States Code determines that additional transportation falls within the meaning of the term “charter bus transportation,” as used in that section, the federal construction of that term shall prevail. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1005, Sec. 89. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  118. 5371.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Most charter-party carriers of passengers may not provide regulated transportation services unless they first get the commission’s certificate, with some listed exceptions and a permit option for certain services.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5371. No charter-party carrier of passengers excepting transit districts, transit authorities or cities owning and operating local transit systems themselves or through wholly owned nonprofit corporations shall engage in transportation services made subject to this chapter without first having obtained from the commission a certificate that public convenience and necessity require the operation, except that certain specific transportation services as defined in Section 5384 may be conducted under authority of a permit issued by the commission. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 324, Sec. 1.)
  119. 5371.1.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    A class A charter-party carrier cannot be restricted on point of origin or destination in California, and applications or renewals must include the required fee from Section 5373.1.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5371.1. (a) No charter-party carrier of passengers issued a class A certificate subject to this section shall be restricted as to point of origin or destination in the State of California. (b) Every application for a certificate or permit, or renewal thereof, shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee as specified in Section 5373.1. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 456, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  120. 5371.2.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Holders of certificates under this section must operate from a commission-set service area, and that area cannot exceed 125 air miles from the home terminal.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5371.2. (a) All holders of certificates issued under this section shall operate from a service area to be determined by the commission. In no case shall this area encompass more than a radius of 125 air miles from the home terminal. The home terminal shall be designated by the applicant. This certificate shall be classified as a class B certificate. This section shall not apply to certificates subject to Section 5371.1. (b) The restriction on a service area imposed by subdivision (a) does not apply to the holder of a class B certificate if that person is providing charter bus transportation as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 5363. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1005, Sec. 89.2. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  121. 5371.3.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    A class C certificate holder is a provider of transportation services incidental to commercial balloon operations, commercial river rafting, or skiing.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5371.3. A class C certificate holder is one who provides transportation services incidental to commercial balloon operations, commercial river rafting, or skiing. This section does not apply to certificates issued under Section 5371.1 or 5371.2. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 125, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  122. 5371.4.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    This section limits what cities, counties, and airports may charge or require of charter-party carriers operating limousines, while allowing certain local rules and airport permits.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5371.4. (a) The governing body of any city, county, or city and county may not impose a fee on charter-party carriers operating limousines. However, the governing body of any city, county, or city and county may impose a business license fee on, and may adopt and enforce any reasonable rules and regulations pertaining to operations within its boundaries for, any charter-party carrier domiciled or maintaining a business office within that city, county, or city and county. (b) The governing body of any airport may not impose vehicle safety, vehicle licensing, or insurance requirements on charter-party carriers operating limousines that are more burdensome than those imposed by the commission. However, the governing board of any airport may require a charter-party carrier operating limousines to obtain an airport permit for operating authority at the airport. (c) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), the governing body of any airport may adopt and enforce reasonable and nondiscriminatory local airport rules, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to access, use of streets and roads, parking, traffic control, passenger transfers, trip fees, and occupancy, and the use of buildings and facilities, that are applicable to charter-party carriers operating limousines on airport property. (d) This section does not apply to any agreement entered into pursuant to Sections 21690.5 to 21690.9, inclusive, between the governing body of an airport and charter-party carriers operating limousines. (e) The governing body of any airport shall not impose a fee based on gross receipts of charter-party carriers operating limousines. (f) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (e), inclusive, nothing in this section prohibits a city, county, city and county, or the governing body of any airport, from adopting and enforcing reasonable permit requirements, fees, rules, and regulations applicable to charter-party carriers of passengers other than those operating limousines. (g) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (e), inclusive, a city, county, or city and county may impose reasonable rules for the inspection of waybills of charter-party carriers of passengers operating within the jurisdiction of the city, county, or city and county, for purposes of verifying valid prearranged travel. (h) For the purposes of this section, “limousine” includes any sedan or sport utility vehicle, of either standard or extended length, with a seating capacity of not more than 10 passengers including the driver, used in the transportation of passengers for hire on a prearranged basis within this state. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 842, Sec. 51. (SB 1222) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  123. 5371.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission must investigate certain advertised limousine-for-hire or passenger charter transportation businesses when a complaint contains enough information, and it must then inform noncompliant businesses and start proceedings within 60 days.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5371.5. (a) Upon receipt of a complaint containing sufficient information to warrant conducting an investigation, the commission shall investigate any business that advertises limousine-for-hire or passenger charter transportation service for compensation in motor vehicles. The commission shall, in a rulemaking or other appropriate procedure, adopt criteria that establishes the type of information, if contained in a complaint, that is sufficient to warrant an investigation. Pursuant to this investigation, the commission shall do all of the following: (1) Determine which businesses, if any, are required to have in effect a passenger charter-party carrier certificate or permit pursuant to Section 5371 but do not have the required certificate or permit. (2) Inform any business not having a required certificate or permit that it is in violation of law. (3) Within 60 days of informing the business pursuant to paragraph (2), institute civil or criminal proceedings, or both, pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 5411) or any other applicable law. (b) For the purposes of this section, “advertises” includes the undertaking of any action described in subdivision (b) of Section 5386. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 701, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  124. 5371.6.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Telephone and telegraph corporations must give the commission subscriber information on demand with a magistrate’s order, and they must refuse or disconnect service only under the statute’s listed enforcement conditions.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5371.6. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that advertising and use of telephone service is essential for charter-party carriers of passengers to obtain business and to conduct intrastate passenger transportation services. Unlawful advertisements by unlicensed charter-party carriers of passengers has resulted in properly licensed and regulated charter-party carriers of passengers competing with unlicensed charter-party carriers of passengers using unfair business practices. Unlicensed charter-party carriers of passengers have also exposed citizens of the state to unscrupulous persons who portray themselves as properly licensed, qualified, and insured charter-party carriers of passengers. Many of these unlicensed charter-party carriers of passengers have been found to have operated their vehicles without insurance or in an unsafe manner, placing the citizens of the state at risk. (b) (1) The Legislature finds and declares that the termination of telephone service utilized by unlicensed charter-party carriers of passengers is essential to ensure the public safety and welfare. Therefore, the commission should take enforcement action as specified in this section to disconnect telephone service of unlicensed charter-party carriers of passengers who unlawfully advertise passenger transportation services in yellow page directories and other publications. The enforcement actions provided for by this section are consistent with the decision of the California Supreme Court in Goldin v. Public Utilities Commission (1979) 23 Cal.3d 638. (2) For purposes of this section, a telephone corporation or telegraph corporation, or a corporation that holds a controlling interest in the telephone or telegraph corporation, or any business that is a subsidiary or affiliate of the telephone or telegraph corporation, that has the name and address of the subscriber to a telephone number being used by an unlicensed charter-party carrier of passengers shall provide the commission, or an authorized officer or employee of the commission, upon demand, and the order of a magistrate, access to this information. A magistrate may only issue an order, for the purposes of this subdivision, if the magistrate has made the findings required by subdivision (c). (c) A telephone or telegraph corporation shall refuse telephone service to a new subscriber and shall disconnect telephone service of an existing subscriber only after it is shown that other available enforcement remedies of the commission have failed to terminate unlawful activities detrimental to the public welfare and safety, and upon receipt from any authorized officer or employee of the commission of a writing, signed by a magistrate, as defined by Sections 807 and 808 of the Penal Code, finding that probable cause exists to believe that the subscriber is advertising or holding out to the public to perform, or is performing, charter-party carrier of passengers transportation services without having in force a permit or certificate issued by the commission authorizing those services, or that the telephone service otherwise is being used or is to be used as an instrumentality, directly or indirectly, to violate or to assist in violation of the laws requiring a charter-party carrier of passengers permit or certificate. Included in the writing of the magistrate shall be a finding that there is probable cause to believe that the subject telephone facilities have been or are to be used in the commission or facilitation of holding out to the public to perform, or in performing, charter-party carrier of passengers transportation services without having in force a permit or certificate issued by the commission authorizing those services, and that, absent immediate and summary action, a danger to public welfare or safety will result. (d) Any person aggrieved by any action taken pursuant to this section shall have the right to file a complaint with the commission and may include therein a request for interim relief. The commission shall schedule a public hearing on the complaint to be held within 21 calendar days of the filing and assignment of a docket number to the complaint. The remedy provided by this section shall be exclusive. No other action at law or in equity shall accrue against any telephone or telegraph corporation because of, or as a result of, any matter or thing done or threatened to be done pursuant to this section. (e) At any hearing held on a complaint filed with the commission pursuant to subdivision (d), the commission staff shall have the right to participate, including the right to present evidence and argument and to present and cross-examine witnesses. The commission staff shall have both the burden of providing that the use made or to be made of the telephone service is to hold out to the public to perform, or to assist in performing, services as a charter-party carrier of passengers, or that the telephone service is being or is to be used as an instrumentality, directly or indirectly, to violate or to assist in violation of the certification or permitting requirements applicable to charter-party carriers of passengers and that the character of the acts are such that, absent immediate and summary action, a danger to public welfare or safety will result, and the burden of persuading the commission that the telephone services should be refused or should not be restored. (f) The telephone or telegraph corporation, immediately upon refusal or disconnection of service in accordance with subdivision (c), shall notify the subscriber in writing that the refusal or disconnection of telephone service has been made pursuant to a request of the commission and the writing of a magistrate, and shall include with the notice a copy of this section, a copy of the writing of the magistrate, and a statement that the customer or subscriber may request information from the commission at its San Francisco or Los Angeles office concerning any provision of this section and the manner in which a complaint may be filed. (g) The provisions of this section are an implied term of every contract for telephone service. The provisions of this section are a part of any application for telephone service. Applicants for, and subscribers and customers of, telephone service have, as a matter of law, consented to the provisions of this section as a consideration for the furnishing of the telephone service. (h) As used in this section, the terms “person,” “customer,” and “subscriber” include a subscriber to telephone service, any person using the telephone service of a subscriber, an applicant for telephone service, a corporation, as defined in Section 204, a “person” as defined in Section 205, a limited liability company, a partnership, an association, and includes their lessees and assigns. (i) (1) As used in this section, “telephone corporation” means a “telephone corporation” as defined in Section 234. (2) As used in this section, “telegraph corporation” means a “telegraph corporation” as defined in Section 236. (j) As used in this section, “authorized officer or employee of the commission” includes the executive director of the commission or any commission employee designated pursuant to paragraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 830.11 of the Penal Code. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 701, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  125. 5372.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Applications for permits and certificates must be in writing, verified under oath, and include whatever form, information, and proof of service the commission requires.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5372. Applications for permits and certificates shall be in writing, verified under oath, and shall be in such form, contain such information, and be accompanied by such proof of service upon interested parties as the commission may require. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 234.)
  126. 5373.1.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    This section sets filing fees for charter-party carrier certificate and permit applications, requires extra fees to cover tour bus terminal inspections, and directs the commission to deposit those fees into the Motor Vehicle Account.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5373.1. (a) Each application for a charter-party carrier of passengers certificate or permit shall be accompanied by a filing fee as follows: (1) Class A certificates (new): one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500). (2) Class A certificates (renewal): one hundred dollars ($100). (3) Class B certificates (new): one thousand dollars ($1,000). (4) Class B certificates (renewal): one hundred dollars ($100). (5) Class C certificates (new): one thousand dollars ($1,000). (6) Class C certificates (renewal): one hundred dollars ($100). (7) Permits (new): one thousand dollars ($1,000). (8) Permits (renewal): one hundred dollars ($100). (b) The commission shall also require each application to be accompanied by a fee to offset the cost of the charter-party carrier bus terminal inspections conducted by the Department of the California Highway Patrol. The fee shall be fifteen dollars ($15) per tour bus, as defined in Section 612 of the Vehicle Code, or a maximum of six thousand five hundred dollars ($6,500) for each operating carrier. (c) The commission shall require each charter-party carrier that operates tour buses, as defined in Section 612 of the Vehicle Code, to undergo an annual bus terminal inspection conducted by the Department of the California Highway Patrol and to pay an annual fee of fifteen dollars ($15) per tour bus, or a maximum of six thousand five hundred dollars ($6,500), to offset the cost of the inspections. (d) The commission shall deposit the fees collected pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c) in the Motor Vehicle Account in the State Transportation Fund to cover the costs of the inspections conducted by the department as specified in subdivisions (b) and (c). (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 860, Sec. 4. (SB 611) Effective September 30, 2014.)
  127. 5373.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission may not transfer a certificate or permit to a person or corporation with an unsatisfied final judgment that has been transmitted to the commission, unless the judgment has been satisfied or discharged in bankruptcy.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5373.5. The commission shall not issue or authorize the transfer of any certificate or permit under this chapter to any person or corporation against whom a final judgment has been entered and whose name has been transmitted to the commission pursuant to Section 3716.4 of the Labor Code, unless that judgment has been satisfied or has been discharged in accordance with the bankruptcy laws of the United States. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1071, Sec. 11.)
  128. 5374.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission may not issue or renew a charter-party carrier permit or certificate unless the applicant meets listed safety, insurance, maintenance, record-check, training, inspection, and testing requirements.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5374. (a) (1) Before a permit or certificate is issued or renewed, the commission shall require the applicant to establish reasonable fitness and financial responsibility to initiate and conduct or continue to conduct the proposed or existing transportation services. The commission shall not issue or renew a permit or certificate pursuant to this chapter unless the applicant meets all of the following requirements: (A) It is financially and organizationally capable of conducting an operation that complies with the rules and regulations of the Department of the California Highway Patrol governing highway safety. (B) It is committed to observing the hours of service regulations of state and, where applicable, federal law, for all persons, whether employees or subcarriers, operating vehicles in transportation for compensation under the certificate. (C) It has a preventive maintenance program in effect for its vehicles used in transportation for compensation that conforms to regulations of the Department of the California Highway Patrol in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations. (D) It participates in a program to regularly check the driving records of all persons, whether employees or subcarriers, operating vehicles used in transportation for compensation. (E) It has a safety education and training program in effect for all employees or subcarriers operating vehicles used in transportation for compensation. (F) It will maintain its vehicles used in transportation for compensation in a safe operating condition and in compliance with the Vehicle Code and with regulations contained in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations relative to motor vehicle safety. (G) It has filed with the commission the certificate of workers’ compensation insurance coverage or statement required by Section 5378.1. (H) It has provided the commission an address of an office or terminal where documents supporting the factual matters specified in the showing required by this subdivision may be inspected by the commission and the Department of the California Highway Patrol. (I) It provides for a mandatory controlled substance and alcohol testing certification program as adopted by the commission pursuant to Section 1032.1. (J) Subparagraphs (C), (F), and (H) do not apply to a charter-party carrier of passengers engaged in the provision of a hired driver service when a rented motor vehicle is being operated by the hired driver. (2) With respect to subparagraphs (B) and (F) of paragraph (1), the commission may base a finding on a certification by the commission that an applicant has filed, with the commission, a sworn declaration of ability to comply and intent to comply. (3) The commission may require, as a precondition to the issuance of a permit or certificate, the procurement of a performance bond sufficient to facilitate the collection of fines, penalties, and restitution related to enforcement actions that can be taken against the applicant. (b) In addition to the requirements in subdivision (a), charter-party carriers shall meet all other state and, where applicable, federal regulations as prescribed. (c) The commission may delegate to its executive director or that executive director’s designee the authority to issue, renew, or authorize the transfer of, charter-party carrier permits or certificates and to make the findings specified in subdivision (a) that are necessary to that delegated authority. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 472, Sec. 4. (AB 2572) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  129. 5374.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Charter-party carriers must provide an oath-backed vehicle list at each bus terminal inspection, and the commission must send a copy to the insurer when insurance is by policy. The rule does not apply to certain hired driver services using a rented motor vehicle.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5374.5. (a) At the time of each bus terminal inspection conducted by the Department of the California Highway Patrol pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 34501 of the Vehicle Code, every charter-party carrier of passengers shall furnish both the Department of the California Highway Patrol and the commission a list, prepared under oath, of all vehicles used in transportation for compensation during the period since the last inspection. The commission shall furnish a copy of the list to the carrier’s insurer, if the carrier’s accident liability protection is provided by a policy of insurance. This subdivision does not apply to a charter-party carrier of passengers engaged in the provision of a hired driver service when a rented motor vehicle is being operated by the hired driver. (b) If the charter-party carrier’s insurer informs the commission that the carrier has failed to obtain insurance coverage for any vehicle reported on the list, the commission may, in addition to any other penalty provided in this chapter, for a first occurrence, suspend the carrier’s certificate or permit or impose a fine, or both, and for a second or subsequent occurrence may suspend or revoke the certificate or impose a fine, or both. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 472, Sec. 5. (AB 2572) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  130. 5374.6.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Certain charter-party carriers with annual gross operating revenue over $350,000 must file an annual sworn report about employees and owner-operator drivers.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5374.6. Every charter-party carrier earning over three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000) in annual gross operating revenue shall, under oath, file annually a report indicating the number, classification, and compensation of all employees and owner-operator drivers hired or engaged during the reporting period. The commission shall submit a copy of the report to the administrator of the carrier’s workers’ compensation self-insurance plan if the carrier is self-insured, or to the carrier’s workers’ compensation insurer if the carrier’s workers’ compensation protection is provided by a policy or policies of insurance. The commission shall not be obligated to undertake an independent investigation of the adequacy of workers’ compensation insurance coverage based on the information contained in the report, if the carrier has complied with Section 5378.1. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1240, Sec. 5.)
  131. 5375.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission may issue or refuse permits or certificates for charter-party carrier operations, and must issue one if the stated fitness and public-necessity findings are met.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5375. The commission may, with or without hearing, issue or refuse to issue a permit or certificate. If the commission finds that public convenience and necessity require the proposed transportation service and the applicant possess satisfactory fitness and financial responsibility to initiate and conduct the proposed transportation services, and will faithfully comply with the rules and regulations adopted by the commission with respect thereto, it shall issue the permit or certificate to conduct the requested operations, or may issue it for the partial exercise of the privilege sought, and may attach to the permit or certificate such terms and conditions as, in its judgment, are required in the public interest; provided also that the permit or certificate shall not require the filing or publication of time schedules or tariffs. The fact that the applicant for the certificate is, or may later become a holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity as a passenger stage corporation issued pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 1031), Chapter 5, Part 1, Division 1, of this code shall not be deemed inconsistent with the provisions of this section, and such dual authority may be authorized. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 234.)
  132. 5376.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    A permit or certificate, or its renewal, is effective for three years unless the commission suspends or revokes it.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5376. A permit or certificate, or renewal thereof, is effective for three years, unless suspended or revoked by the commission. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 324, Sec. 6.)
  133. 5377.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    A permit issued under this article, and the rights to conduct the authorized services, cannot be sold, leased, assigned, transferred, or encumbered.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5377. No permit issued pursuant to this article, or rights to conduct any of the services therein authorized, shall be sold, leased, or assigned, or otherwise transferred or encumbered. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
  134. 5377.1.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Transfers or encumbrances of certain charter-party carrier certificates or related rights are not allowed unless the commission authorizes them, and applications must include a $300 filing fee.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5377.1. No certificate issued pursuant to, or rights to conduct any of the services authorized by, this article shall be sold, leased, or assigned, or otherwise transferred or encumbered, unless authorized by the commission. A filing fee of three hundred dollars ($300) shall accompany all applications. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 660, Sec. 3.)
  135. 5378.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission may cancel, revoke, or suspend operating permits or certificates for listed violations and may instead levy a civil penalty of up to $7,500, plus interest on unpaid penalties.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5378. (a) The commission may cancel, revoke, or suspend any operating permit or certificate issued pursuant to this chapter upon any of the following grounds: (1) The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, or of any operating permit or certificate issued thereunder. (2) The violation of any order, decision, rule, regulation, direction, demand, or requirement established by the commission pursuant to this chapter. (3) The conviction of the charter-party carrier of passengers of any misdemeanor under this chapter while holding operating authority issued by the commission or the conviction of the carrier or its officers of a felony while holding operating authority issued by the commission, limited to robbery, burglary, larceny, fraud, or intentional dishonesty for personal gain. (4) The rendition of a judgment against the charter-party carrier of passengers for any penalty imposed under this chapter. (5) The failure of a charter-party carrier of passengers to pay any fee imposed upon the carrier within the time required by law. (6) On request of the holder of the permit or certificate. (7) Failure of a permit or certificate holder to operate and perform reasonable service. That failure may include repeated violations of the Vehicle Code or of regulations contained in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations relative to motor vehicle safety, by employees of the permitholder or certificate holder, that support an inference of unsafe operation or willful neglect of the public safety by the permitholder or certificate holder. (8) Consistent failure of the charter-party carrier of passengers to maintain its vehicles in a safe operating condition and in compliance with the Vehicle Code and with regulations contained in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations relative to motor vehicle safety, as shown by the records of the commission, the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of the California Highway Patrol, or the carrier. This paragraph does not apply to a charter-party carrier of passengers engaged in the provision of a hired driver service when a rented motor vehicle is being operated by the hired driver. (9) The knowing and willful filing of a false report that understates revenues and fees. (10) Failure of a permit or certificate holder, or of any of its employees, to follow any order, decision, rule, regulation, direction, demand, ordinance, or other requirement established by the governing body of an airport, including solicitation practices. (b) The commission may levy a civil penalty of up to seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) upon the holder of an operating permit or certificate issued pursuant to this chapter, for any of the grounds specified in subdivision (a), as an alternative to canceling, revoking, or suspending the permit or certificate. The commission may also levy interest upon the civil penalty, which shall be calculated as of the date on which the civil penalty is unpaid and delinquent. The commission shall deposit at least monthly all civil penalties and interest collected pursuant to this section into the General Fund. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 472, Sec. 6. (AB 2572) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  136. 5378.1.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Charter-party carriers must file one of three workers’ compensation documents with the commission, and must promptly update the commission if their filing status changes.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5378.1. (a) Beginning July 1, 1990, and continuing thereafter, every charter-party carrier shall file with the commission one of the following: (1) A certificate of workers’ compensation coverage for its employees issued by an admitted insurer. (2) A certification of consent to self-insure issued by the Director of Industrial Relations. (3) A statement under penalty of perjury, stating that, in its operations as a charter-party carrier, it does not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the workers’ compensation laws of this state. (b) The workers’ compensation certified to under paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) shall be effective until canceled. Cancellation shall require 30 days’ advance notice. (c) If, after filing the statement described in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), the carrier becomes subject to the workers’ compensation laws of this state, the carrier shall promptly notify the commission that the carrier is withdrawing its statement under paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), and shall simultaneously file the certificate described in either paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (a). (d) The commission may adopt rules and regulations that it determines to be necessary to carry out this section. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1240, Sec. 6.)
  137. 5378.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission must suspend a charter-party carrier’s certificate or permit when it receives the required CHP recommendation, and may later reinstate, continue, or revoke it depending on compliance, hearings, and timing.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5378.5. (a) Upon receipt of a written recommendation from the Department of the California Highway Patrol that the certificate or permit of a charter-party carrier be suspended either (1) for failure to maintain any vehicle used in transportation for compensation in a safe operating condition or to comply with the Vehicle Code or with regulations contained in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations relative to motor carrier safety if that failure is either a consistent failure or presents an imminent danger to public safety, or (2) for failure to enroll all drivers in the pull notice system as required by Section 1808.1 of the Vehicle Code, the commission shall, pending a hearing in the matter pursuant to subdivision (d), suspend the carrier’s certificate or permit. The written recommendation shall specifically indicate compliance with subdivision (c). (b) A carrier whose certificate or permit is suspended pursuant to subdivision (a) may obtain a reinspection of its terminal and vehicles by the department, by submitting a written request for reinstatement to the commission and paying a reinstatement fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000). The commission shall deposit all reinstatement fees collected pursuant to this subdivision in the Public Utilities Commission Transportation Reimbursement Account. The commission shall then forward a request for reinspection to the department which shall then perform a reinspection within a reasonable time. The commission shall reinstate a carrier’s certificate or permit suspended under subdivision (a) promptly upon receipt of a written recommendation from the department that the carrier’s safety compliance has improved to the satisfaction of the department, unless the certificate or permit is suspended for another reason, or has been revoked. (c) Before transmitting a recommendation pursuant to subdivision (a) to the commission, the Department of the California Highway Patrol shall notify the charter-party carrier in writing of all of the following: (1) That the department has determined that the carrier’s safety record is unsatisfactory, furnishing a copy of any documentation or summary of any other evidence supporting the determination. (2) That the determination may result in suspension or revocation of the carrier’s certificate or permit by the commission. (3) That the carrier may request a review of the determination by the department within five days of its receipt of the notice required under this subdivision. If a review pursuant to this paragraph is requested by the carrier, the department shall conduct and evaluate that review prior to transmitting any notification to the commission pursuant to subdivision (a). (d) Whenever the commission suspends the certificate or permit of any charter-party carrier pursuant to subdivision (a), the commission shall furnish the carrier written notice of the suspension and shall hold a hearing within a reasonable time, not to exceed 21 days, after a written request therefor is filed with the commission, with a copy thereof furnished to the Department of the California Highway Patrol. At the hearing, the carrier shall show cause why the suspension should not be continued. At the conclusion of the hearing, the commission may, in addition to any other penalty provided in this chapter, terminate the suspension, continue the suspension in effect, or revoke the certificate or permit. The commission may revoke the certificate or permit of any carrier suspended pursuant to subdivision (a) at any time 90 days or more after its suspension if the commission has not received a written recommendation for reinstatement from the department and the carrier has not filed a written request for a hearing with the commission. (e) If the commission, after a hearing, finds that a charter-party carrier has continued to operate as such a carrier after its certificate or permit has been suspended pursuant to subdivision (a), the commission shall do one of the following: (1) Revoke the operating certificate or permit of the carrier. (2) Impose upon the holder of the certificate or permit a civil penalty of not less than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) nor more than seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) for each day of unlawful operations. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 263, Sec. 2. (AB 951) Effective January 1, 2010.)
  138. 5378.6.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission must deny certain charter-party carrier certificate or permit applications if it receives a CHP recommendation saying the applicant failed required safety or driver-enrollment requirements.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5378.6. (a) The commission shall deny a new or renewal application for a charter-party carrier certificate or permit upon receipt of a written recommendation from the Department of the California Highway Patrol that specifically indicates compliance with subdivision (b), and indicates that the applicant has failed to do either of the following: (1) Maintain any vehicle used in transportation for compensation in a safe operating condition or to comply with the Vehicle Code or the regulations contained in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations relative to motor carrier safety. This paragraph does not apply to a charter-party carrier of passengers engaged in the provision of a hired driver service when a rented motor vehicle is being operated by the hired driver. (2) Enroll all drivers in the Department of Motor Vehicles’ Employer Pull Notice Program implementing Section 1808.1 of the Vehicle Code. (b) Before transmitting a recommendation pursuant to subdivision (a) to the commission, the Department of the California Highway Patrol shall notify the applicant for the charter-party carrier certificate or permit of all of the following in writing: (1) That the department has determined that the applicant’s safety record is unsatisfactory, furnishing a copy of any documentation or summary of any other evidence supporting the determination. (2) That the determination may result in a denial of the applicant’s certificate or permit by the commission. (3) That the applicant may request a review of the determination by the department within five days of its receipt of the notice required under this subdivision. The department shall, upon request, conduct and evaluate that review prior to transmitting any notification to the commission pursuant to subdivision (a). (c) Whenever the commission denies an application for renewal pursuant to subdivision (a), the commission shall furnish the charter-party carrier written notice of the denial and shall hold a hearing within a reasonable time, not to exceed 21 days, after a written request is filed with the commission, with a copy thereof furnished to the Department of the California Highway Patrol. At the hearing, the carrier shall show cause why the denial was improper or unwarranted. At the conclusion of the hearing, the commission may, in addition to any other remedy provided in this part, reverse the denial, or sustain the denial. (d) Any applicant for a charter-party carrier certificate or permit denied pursuant to subdivision (a), whose denial has not been reversed as a result of the hearing provided for in subdivision (c), that wishes to obtain a certificate or permit shall reapply for the desired authority. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 472, Sec. 7. (AB 2572) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  139. 5378.7.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission must investigate certain stop orders, notify carriers, and revoke permits or impose penalties when specified violations or unsatisfied judgments are found.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5378.7. (a) Upon receipt of a stop order issued by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to Section 3710.1 of the Labor Code, the commission shall investigate to determine whether the charter-party carrier of passengers has filed a false statement relative to workers’ compensation insurance coverage, in violation of statute, or rules or orders of the commission. If, after notice and opportunity to be heard, the commission determines that there has been a violation of statute, or rules or orders of the commission, the commission shall impose appropriate penalties, which may include a fine and suspension of operating authority for a violation. (b) Upon receipt of a complaint from the Director of Industrial Relations, that a final judgment has been entered against any charter-party carrier of passengers as a result of an award having been made to an employee pursuant to Section 3716.2 of the Labor Code, the commission shall, 30 days from the date the carrier is mailed the notice, revoke the carrier’s permit unless the judgment has been satisfied or has been discharged in accordance with the bankruptcy laws of the United States or the carrier requests a hearing pursuant to subdivision (c). (c) Within seven days of receipt of a complaint from the Director of Industrial Relations that a final judgment has been entered against any charter-party carrier of passengers as a result of an award having been made to an employee pursuant to Section 3716.2 of the Labor Code, the commission shall furnish the carrier named in the final judgment written notice of the right to a hearing regarding the complaint and the procedure to follow to request a hearing. The notice shall state that the commission must revoke the carrier’s permit to operate pursuant to subdivision (b) after 30 days from the date the notice is mailed unless the carrier provides proof that the judgment is satisfied or has been discharged in accordance with the bankruptcy laws of the United States and the commission has been so notified seven days prior to the conclusion of the 30-day waiting period. The notice shall also inform the carrier of a right to a hearing and the procedures to follow to request a hearing. The carrier shall have 10 days from the date the notice is sent by the commission to request a hearing. The request for the hearing shall stay the revocation. The hearing shall be held within 30 days of the receipt of the request. If the commission finds that an unsatisfied judgment exists concerning a debt arising under Section 3717 of the Labor Code, the commission shall immediately revoke the carrier’s permit. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1071, Sec. 12.)
  140. 5379.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    A charter-party carrier of passengers may not operate after its permit or certificate is canceled, revoked, suspended, or expired.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5379. After the cancellation or revocation of a permit or certificate, or during the period of its suspension, or after the expiration of its permit or certificate, it is unlawful for a charter-party carrier of passengers to conduct any operations as a carrier. The commission may either grant or deny an application for a new permit or certificate whenever it appears that a prior permit or certificate of the applicant has been canceled or revoked pursuant to Section 5378 or whenever it appears, after hearing, that as a prior permit or certificate holder, the applicant engaged in any of the unlawful activities set forth in Section 5378 for which his or her permit or certificate might have been canceled or revoked. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1014, Sec. 2.)
  141. 5379.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission may order an operator to stop carrying passengers as a charter-party carrier if there is a complaint or on its own motion, including without notice of hearing.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Authorization to Operate as a Charter-Party Carrier of Passengers [5371 - 5379.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5379.5. The commission may, on a complaint alleging that any corporation or person is operating as a charter-party carrier of passengers without a valid certificate or permit in violation of this chapter, or on its own motion without a complaint, with or without notice of a hearing, order the corporation or person so operating to cease and desist from that operation until the commission makes and files its decision in the matter or until further order of the commission. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 378, Sec. 3.)
  142. 5381.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission may supervise and regulate charter-party carriers of passengers in the state, as long as that is not inconsistent with this chapter.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5381. To the extent that such is not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, the commission may supervise and regulate every charter-party carrier of passengers in the State and may do all things, whether specifically designated in this part, or in addition thereto, which are necessary and convenient in the exercise of such power and jurisdiction. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
  143. 5381.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission must make charter-party carriers operate on a prearranged basis and require trip records with specified passenger and trip details.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5381.5. (a) The commission shall, by rule or other appropriate procedure, ensure that every charter-party carrier of passengers operates on a prearranged basis within the state, consistent with Section 5360.5. The commission shall require every charter-party carrier of passengers to include on a waybill or trip report at least all of the following: (1) The name of at least one passenger in the traveling party, or identifying information of the traveling party’s affiliation, along with the point of origin and destination of the passenger or traveling party. (2) Information as to whether the transportation was arranged by telephone, written contract, or electronic communication. (b) A waybill or trip report may be kept in electronic or hardcopy format. When requested by any commission or airport enforcement officer or any official of a city, county, or city and county authorized to inspect a waybill or trip report pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 5371.4, the waybill or trip report may be provided in either electronic or hardcopy format. (c) A charter-party carrier of passengers shall produce in its office a hardcopy of any waybill or trip report when requested by the commission or one of its authorized representatives pursuant to Section 5389. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 842, Sec. 52. (SB 1222) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  144. 5382.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Charter-party carriers of passengers must follow applicable general orders, rules, and regulations unless they conflict with this chapter or the commission orders otherwise.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5382. To the extent that such are not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, all general orders, rules and regulations, applicable to the operations of carriers of passengers under authority of certificates of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 (commencing at Section 1031), Chapter 5, Part 1, Division 1 of this code, unless otherwise ordered by the commission shall apply to charter-party carriers of passengers. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
  145. 5383.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission must create certificate classifications for charter-party carriers of passengers.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5383. The commission shall create the following classifications or types of certificates for charter-party carriers of passengers: Class A: from any point or points within the state to other points in or out of this state, including, but not limited to, the conduction of round-trip sightseeing tour service. Class B: from any point within the territory of origin specified in the certificate to any points in the state, or territory of origin. Class C: services provided incidental to commercial balloon operations, commercial river rafting, or skiing where no additional compensation is provided for the transportation. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 456, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  146. 5384.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission must issue permits to otherwise qualified persons whose passenger carrier operations fit one of the listed categories.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5384. The commission shall issue permits to persons, who are otherwise qualified, whose passenger carrier operations fall into the following categories: (a) Specialized carriers, who do not hold themselves out to serve the general public, but only provide service under contract with industrial and business firms, governmental agencies, and private schools or who only transport agricultural workers to and from farms for compensation or who only conduct transportation services, which are incidental to another business. This permit shall be designated as a “Z” permit. (b) Carriers using only vehicles under 15-passenger seating capacity. This permit shall be designated as a “P” permit. (c) Carriers conducting round-trip sightseeing tour service. This permit shall be designated as an “S” permit. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 456, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  147. 5384.1.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    This section requires charter-party carriers, drivers, and the designee to follow special rules when alcohol and passengers under 21 are involved.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5384.1. (a) At the time transportation service is prearranged or the contract of carriage is made, the charter-party carrier of passengers shall ask the chartering party and, upon being asked, the chartering party shall disclose to the charter-party carrier of passengers, whether the following are true: (1) Alcoholic beverages will be served by the chartering party or be transported in the passenger compartment of the vehicle during transportation. (2) A member of the party to be provided with transportation services will be under 21 years of age. (b) If, at the time transportation was prearranged with the charter-party carrier of passengers, the chartering party discloses that alcoholic beverages will be served or transported in the passenger compartment and a member of the party is under 21 years of age, each of the following applies: (1) The charter-party carrier of passengers, at the time transportation services are arranged, shall notify the chartering party of all of the following: (A) A designee who is 25 years of age or older shall be present whenever persons under 21 years of age who are not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian are being transported. (B) The designee shall make reasonable efforts to ensure compliance with all laws prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age who are members of the party and are not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. (C) The designee shall check the identifications of all passengers to determine who is under 21 years of age and shall read the statement specified in paragraph (7) to each passenger in the party who is under 21 years of age. The driver shall not commence transport until the designee has verified with the driver that the designee has checked the identifications of all passengers and has read the statement. If passengers are picked up at more than one location, the driver shall not commence transport from the subsequent location until the designee has verified with the driver that the designee has checked the identifications of all passengers boarding the vehicle at that location and has read the statement to all passengers boarding the vehicle at that location. (D) The designee shall notify the driver of the vehicle if, at any time during the trip, a passenger in their party who is under 21 years of age is consuming or has consumed alcoholic beverages. (E) The designee shall be responsible for any reasonably foreseeable personal injury or property damage that is proximately caused by the consumption of alcoholic beverages by a person under 21 years of age while being supplied with transportation services if the designee knew or reasonably should have known that the person is under 21 years of age or has consumed alcoholic beverages while being supplied with transportation services. (F) If a trip is terminated because of the consumption of alcoholic beverages by a person under 21 years of age who is a member of their party, the designee’s responsibility for that minor shall continue until that person who is under 21 years of age is returned safely to his or her home or entrusted into the care of his or her parent or legal guardian or taken to a location reasonably believed to be safer than his or her home. (2) (A) The charter-party carrier of passengers shall provide a copy of the written form described in paragraph (4) to the chartering party and shall verify the written form has been returned with the signature of the designee no later than 72 hours prior to the commencement of the travel date. If the transportation service is prearranged within 72 hours of the travel date, the charter-party carrier of passengers shall immediately provide the written form described in paragraph (4) to the chartering party as a stand-alone form separate from the contract of carriage, to be returned prior to the commencement of transportation services with the signature of the designee. A charter-party carrier of passengers may supply the chartering party with additional forms for a replacement designee in the event the planned designee is unable to accompany the party during transport. The charter-party carrier of passengers shall verify the written form of a replacement designee has been returned with the signature of the replacement designee no later than 72 hours prior to the commencement of the travel date. (B) (i) If the charter-party carrier of passengers does not provide the written notice specified in subparagraph (A), and the designee does not return the signed form prior to the commencement of the transport, the charter-party carrier of passengers shall do any of the following: (I) Provide a designee who is not the driver and shall incur any and all liabilities of that designee. (II) Remove and lock all alcoholic beverages in the vehicle’s trunk or other locked compartment. (III) Prohibit all persons under 21 years of age from boarding the vehicle. (IV) Cancel the trip and refund all payments for the transportation services. (ii) A charter-party carrier of passengers that fails to comply with clause (i) shall incur the liabilities of a designee. (3) The charter-party carrier of passengers shall inform the driver of the vehicle that alcohol will be present and that there will be persons under 21 years of age present during the provision of transportation services and the name of the designee. (4) The driver of the vehicle shall obtain the designee’s signature or initials on a written form indicating the designee’s acknowledgment and agreement to all of the following: (A) Alcoholic beverages will be served by the chartering party or be transported in the passenger compartment of the vehicle during transportation. (B) A member of the party to be provided with transportation services will be under 21 years of age. (C) The person signing or initialing is the designee and is 25 years of age or older. (D) The designee shall make reasonable efforts to ensure compliance with all laws prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age who are members of the party and are not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. (E) The designee must check the identifications of all passengers to determine who is under 21 years of age and shall read the statement specified in paragraph (7) to each passenger in the party who is under 21 years of age. The driver will not commence transportation services until the designee has verified with the driver that the designee has checked the identifications of all passengers and has read the statement. If passengers are to be picked up at more than one location, the driver will not commence transport from the subsequent location until the designee has verified with the driver that the designee has checked the identifications of all passengers boarding the vehicle at that location and has read the statement to all passengers boarding the vehicle at that location. (F) The designee is responsible for notifying the driver of the vehicle if, at any time during the trip, a passenger in their party who is under 21 years of age is consuming or has consumed alcoholic beverages and that the designee is in violation of the law if he or she fails to notify the driver. (G) The designee is legally responsible for any reasonably foreseeable personal injury or property damage that is proximately caused by the consumption of alcoholic beverages by a person under 21 years of age while being supplied with transportation services if the designee knew or reasonably should have known that the person is under 21 years of age and is consuming or has consumed alcoholic beverages while being supplied with transportation services. (H) If a trip is terminated because of the consumption of alcoholic beverages by a person under 21 years of age who is a member of their party, the designee’s responsibility for that person under 21 years of age continues until that person who is under 21 years of age is returned safely to his or her home or entrusted into the care of his or her parent or legal guardian or taken to a location reasonably believed to be safer than his or her home. (5) The designee shall be a passenger of the vehicle during the provision of transportation services and shall make reasonable efforts to ensure the lawful conduct of all persons in the vehicle who are members of the party who are under 21 years of age and who are not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. (6) (A) The designee shall make reasonable efforts to ensure compliance with all laws related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons in the party who are under 21 years of age and who are not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. (B) The designee shall make reasonable efforts to ensure compliance with all laws prohibiting the providing of alcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years of age by adult members of the party who are 21 years of age or older. (C) If a person under 21 years of age is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, then the parent or legal guardian shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that person complies with laws prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages. (D) A designee or, when present, the parent or legal guardian who fails to act reasonably shall be responsible for any reasonably foreseeable personal injury or property damage that is proximately caused by a violation of laws prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages by a person under 21 years of age when alcoholic beverages are consumed during the provision of transportation services if the designee, parent, or legal guardian knew or reasonably should have known that the person is under 21 years of age and is consuming or has consumed alcoholic beverages during the provision of transportation services. (E) Nothing in this paragraph limits the right of a designee to seek indemnity from any person, corporation, or other entity other than the charter-party carrier of passengers. (F) Nothing in this section relieves a passenger of legal responsibility for his or her own conduct. (7) (A) The designee shall read the following statement to those persons under 21 years of age: “Consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age is illegal. It is also illegal for an adult to provide alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age. If you consume alcoholic beverages, this trip will be terminated and all payments for transportation services shall be forfeited and not subject to refund.” (B) The terms of the statement required to be read pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be a part of the contract of carriage between the charter-party carrier of passengers and the chartering party. (8) (A) If, during the course of providing transportation services, any person under 21 years of age is found to be, or to have been, consuming any alcoholic beverage, the designee shall immediately notify the driver and the driver shall terminate the trip. All passengers, including all passengers of a joint carriage if more than one party is participating in the trip, shall be brought back to the point of origin of the trip. All payment for transportation services shall be forfeited and not subject to refund. (B) Should the designee, or when present, the parent or legal guardian, fail to inform the driver, or if the designee, parent, or legal guardian permits the drinking of alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age to occur in the vehicle, the designee, parent, or legal guardian shall be subject to prosecution for violation of subdivision (a) of Section 25658 of the Business and Professions Code. (c) If, at the time transportation is prearranged with the charter-party carrier of passengers, the chartering party discloses that alcoholic beverages will be served or transported in the passenger compartment, but that no member of the party is or will be under 21 years of age, each of the following applies: (1) If the driver has reason to believe that passengers under 21 years of age will be present during transportation services, the driver shall verify the age of all passengers to be transported in the vehicle with the chartering party or designee. (2) If any passenger is under 21 years of age, the failure to disclose the age of this passenger is a violation of the contract of carriage, and transportation services shall be terminated, and no refund given, unless all alcoholic beverages are removed and locked in the vehicle trunk or other locked compartment. (d) If, at the time transportation is prearranged with the charter-party carrier of passengers, the chartering party discloses that a member of the party is under 21 years of age, but that no alcoholic beverages will be served or transported in the passenger compartment, each of the following applies: (1) If the driver of the vehicle has reason to believe that alcoholic beverages are, or will be, transported in the vehicle and accessible to passengers, the driver shall verify whether alcoholic beverages were brought into the vehicle. (2) If alcoholic beverages were brought into the vehicle without prior notification to the charter-party carrier of passengers, that act is a violation of the contract of carriage, and the transportation services shall be terminated, and no refund given, unless all alcoholic beverages are removed and locked in the vehicle trunk or other locked compartment. (e) (1) If the driver is informed or learns that alcoholic beverages will be served or transported in the passenger compartment and a member of the party is under 21 years of age, the failure by the driver to do any of the following is a misdemeanor: (A) To commence or continue transport without a designee who is 25 years of age or older present, unless the person who is under 21 years of age is accompanied by a parent or guardian. (B) To commence transport without obtaining the designee’s signature or initials on the form described in paragraph (4) of subdivision (b). (C) To commence transport without the designee verifying to the driver that the designee has checked the identifications of all passengers to determine who is under 21 years of age and read the statement specified in paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) to each member of the party who is under 21 years of age. (D) To not terminate the trip and to return the chartering party to the place of origin if informed by the designee or, if present, a parent or guardian, that a person under 21 years of age is consuming or has consumed alcoholic beverages or by otherwise learning that a person under 21 years of age is consuming or has consumed alcoholic beverages. (2) If the driver is informed or learns that alcoholic beverages will be served or transported in the passenger compartment and is informed that no member of the party is under 21 years of age, the failure to do any of the following is a misdemeanor: (A) To fail to take reasonable steps to verify the age of any passenger reasonably believed to be under 21 years of age. (B) To commence transport if a party member is under 21 years of age, unless all alcoholic beverages are removed and locked in the vehicle trunk or other locked compartment. (C) To not terminate the trip and to return the chartering party to the place of origin if the driver learns that a person under 21 years of age is consuming or has consumed alcoholic beverages. (3) If the driver is informed or learns that one or more members of the party are under 21 years of age and is informed that no alcoholic beverages will be served or transported in the passenger compartment, the failure to do any of the following is a misdemeanor. (A) If the driver reasonably believes that alcoholic beverages were brought into the vehicle, to fail to take reasonable steps to verify that no alcoholic beverages were brought into the vehicle. (B) To commence or continue transport if the driver learns that alcoholic beverages were brought onto the vehicle, unless all alcoholic beverages are removed and locked in the vehicle trunk or other locked compartment. (f) A failure by the designee to do any of the following is a misdemeanor: (1) To check the identifications of all passengers to determine who is under 21 years of age. (2) To read the statement specified in paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) to each passenger in the party who is under 21 years of age. (3) To notify the driver of the vehicle if, at any time during the trip, a passenger in the designee’s party who is under 21 years of age is consuming or has consumed alcoholic beverages. (4) Upon termination of a trip because of the consumption of alcoholic beverages by a person under 21 years of age, to safely return any person under 21 years of age who is a member of the designee’s party to his or her home, to take him or her to a location reasonably believed to be safer than his or her home, or to entrust him or her into the care of his or her parent or legal guardian. (g) When present, the failure of a parent or guardian to notify the driver when a member of the party who is under 21 years of age and for whom the parent or guardian is responsible is consuming or has consumed alcoholic beverages during the provision of transportation services is guilty of a misdemeanor. (h) If the commission, after a hearing, finds that a charter-party carrier of passengers or the driver of a charter-party carrier of passengers has violated this section, the commission shall do the following: (1) For a first violation, the commission shall impose a civil penalty of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) upon the carrier, as determined appropriate by the commission. (2) For a second violation, the commission shall impose a civil penalty of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) upon the carrier or may suspend the carrier’s certificate or permit for not more than 30 days, or both, as determined appropriate by the commission. (3) For a third violation, the commission shall revoke the carrier’s certificate or permit. (i) The authority granted the commission in subdivision (h) is in addition to any authority the commission has to enforce the requirements of this chapter, and the commission may impose any penalties available pursuant to this chapter for a violation of this section. (j) Nothing in this section shall change the liability of a party knowingly furnishing the alcoholic beverage to a person who they know or reasonably should know to be under 21 years of age. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 461, Sec. 4. (AB 45) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  148. 5384.2.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Charter-party carriers must file an annual sworn vehicle list with the commission, including modified limousines and their terminal locations.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5384.2. (a) Every charter-party carrier of passengers shall furnish the commission annually with a list, prepared under oath, of all vehicles used in transportation for compensation during the preceding year. The list shall include and identify each modified limousine and the terminal location of each modified limousine. The commission shall furnish a copy of this list identifying each modified limousine and its terminal location to the Department of the California Highway Patrol. (b) The commission shall not issue or continue in effect any permit, certificate, or authority of a charter-party carrier of passengers that has not submitted fees required for inspection pursuant to Section 34500.4 of the Vehicle Code and any associated penalties, if applicable. (c) Not later than January 1, 2015, the commission shall provide the Department of the California Highway Patrol with a list of each charter-party carrier’s modified limousines and their terminal locations in order for the department to promulgate regulations pursuant to Section 34500.4 of the Vehicle Code. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 860, Sec. 5. (SB 611) Effective September 30, 2014.)
  149. 5384.3.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    A crew transportation operator may not operate a contract crew transportation vehicle without a valid permit, and must give the commission proof of specified insurance coverage.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5384.3. (a) For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Contract crew transportation vehicle” means a motor vehicle designed to transport 15 or fewer people, including the driver, that is owned, leased, operated, or maintained by a person contracting with a railroad corporation or its agents, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, subvendors, secondary vendors, or subcarriers, and used primarily to provide railroad crew transportation. (2) “Crew transportation operator” means the person or entity that operates a contract crew transportation vehicle pursuant to a contract with a railroad corporation or its agents, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, subvendors, secondary vendors, or subcarriers. (3) “Motor vehicle” has the same meaning as in Section 415 of the Vehicle Code. (b) A crew transportation operator shall not operate a contract crew transportation vehicle without a valid permit, as determined by the commission. (c) A crew transportation operator shall provide the commission with proof of insurance coverage that meets all of the following: (1) Provides at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) in combined single limit coverage for bodily injury and property damage liability coverage. (2) Provides at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) in uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. (3) Names the crew transportation operator as a named insured or an additional insured. (d) This section does not apply to either of the following: (1) Carpools, regardless if all persons work for a railroad corporation or not. (2) Motor vehicles operated by an employee of a railroad corporation. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 411, Sec. 1. (SB 757) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  150. 5384.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    After a hearing, the commission may impose penalties for the first or second offense and must revoke the carrier’s certificate or permit for a third offense.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5384.5. If the driver of any charter-party carrier of passengers for hire operating under a valid certificate or permit, or any officer, director, agent, or employee of a charter-party carrier of passengers operating vehicles used in the transportation of passengers for hire under such a certificate or permit, is convicted of a violation of Section 23225 of the Vehicle Code, the commission, after a hearing, shall do the following: (a) For a first offense, the commission may impose a civil penalty of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) upon the carrier, as determined appropriate by the commission. (b) For a second offense, the commission may impose a civil penalty of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) upon the carrier or suspend the carrier’s certificate or permit for not more than 30 days, or both, as determined appropriate by the commission. (c) For a third offense, the commission shall revoke the carrier’s certificate or permit. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 461, Sec. 5. (AB 45) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  151. 5385.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Most charter-party carriers must not operate a motor vehicle on a public highway unless the vehicle displays a commission-prescribed identifying symbol; the symbol cannot be displayed until the carrier has a permit or certificate.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5385. A charter-party carrier of passengers, except those engaged in the provision of a hired driver service when a rented motor vehicle is being operated by the hired driver, shall not operate any motor vehicle on any public highway unless there is displayed on the vehicle a distinctive identifying symbol in the form prescribed by the commission, showing the classification to which the carrier belongs. Such an identifying symbol shall not be displayed on any vehicle until a permit or certificate of public convenience and necessity under this chapter has been issued to the carrier. The identifying symbol displayed by charter-party carriers subject to the Interstate Commerce Commission shall serve in lieu of the display requirements of this section. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 472, Sec. 8. (AB 2572) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  152. 5385.7.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    A charter-party carrier may not operate a modified limousine unless it has rear emergency exits required by the Vehicle Code. The commission must adopt rules to implement this section.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5385.7. A charter-party carrier shall not operate a modified limousine, as defined in Section 5361, unless the modified limousine is equipped with emergency exits at the rear of the vehicle as required pursuant to Article 3.4 (commencing with Section 27375) of Chapter 5 of Division 12 of the Vehicle Code. The commission shall adopt rules to implement this section. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 860, Sec. 7. (SB 611) Effective September 30, 2014.)
  153. 5386.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Charter-party carriers, including limousine operators, must put their permit or certificate number in every written or oral advertisement.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5386. (a) Every charter-party carrier of passengers, including a charter-party carrier that operates a limousine, shall include the number of its permit or certificate in every written or oral advertisement of the services it offers. (b) For the purposes of this subdivision, “advertisement” includes, but is not limited to, the issuance of any card, sign, or device to any person, the causing, permitting, or allowing the placement of any sign or marking on or in any building or structure, or in any media form, including newspaper, magazine, radiowave, satellite signal, or any electronic transmission, or in any directory soliciting charter-party transportation services subject to this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 701, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  154. 5386.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    A charter-party carrier of passengers must not advertise or present its services as a taxicab or taxi service.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5386.5. No charter-party carrier of passengers shall advertise its services, or in any manner represent its services, as being a taxicab or taxi service. For the purposes of this section, “advertise” includes any business card, stationery, brochure, flyer, circular, newsletter, fax form, printed or published paid advertisement in any media form, or telephone book listing. (Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 658, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  155. 5387.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Charter-party carriers and related drivers must meet permit, certificate, licensing, and compliance requirements, and violations can trigger suspension, permanent revocation, or impoundment.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5387. (a) It is unlawful for the owner of a charter-party carrier of passengers to permit the operation of a vehicle upon a public highway for compensation without (1) having obtained from the commission a certificate or permit pursuant to this chapter, (2) having complied with the vehicle identification requirements of Section 5385, and (3) having complied with the accident liability protection requirements of Section 5391. (b) A person who drives a bus for a charter-party carrier without having a current and valid driver’s license of the proper class, a passenger vehicle endorsement, or the required certificate shall be suspended from driving a bus of any kind, including, but not limited to, a bus, schoolbus, school pupil activity bus, or transit bus, with passengers for a period of five years pursuant to Section 13369 of the Vehicle Code. (c) (1) A charter-party carrier shall have its authority to operate as a charter-party carrier permanently revoked by the commission or be permanently barred from receiving a permit or certificate from the commission if it commits any of the following acts: (A) Operates a bus without having been issued a permit or certificate from the commission. (B) Operates a bus with a permit that was suspended by the commission pursuant to Section 5378.5. (C) Commits three or more liability insurance violations within a two-year period for which it has been cited. (D) Operates a bus with a permit that was suspended by the commission during a period that the charter-party carrier’s liability insurance lapsed for which it has been cited. (E) Knowingly employs a busdriver who does not have a current and valid driver’s license of the proper class, a passenger vehicle endorsement, or the required certificate to drive a bus. (F) Has one or more buses improperly registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. (2) The commission shall not issue a new permit or certificate to operate as a charter-party carrier if any officer, director, or owner of that charter-party carrier was an officer, director, or owner of a charter-party carrier that had its authority to operate as a charter-party carrier permanently revoked by the commission or that was permanently barred from receiving a permit or certificate from the commission pursuant to this subdivision. (d) A peace officer, as designated pursuant to Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, may impound a bus or limousine of a charter-party carrier of passengers for 30 days pursuant to Section 14602.9 of the Vehicle Code if the peace officer determines that any of the following violations occurred while the driver was operating the bus or limousine of the charter-party carrier: (1) The driver was operating the bus or limousine of a charter-party carrier of passengers when the charter-party carrier of passengers did not have a permit or certificate issued by the commission. (2) The driver was operating the bus or limousine of a charter-party carrier of passengers when the charter-party carrier of passengers was operating with a suspended permit or certificate from the commission. (3) The driver was operating the bus or limousine of a charter-party carrier of passengers without having a current and valid driver’s license of the proper class, a passenger vehicle endorsement, or the required certificate. (e) This section does not authorize the impoundment of privately owned personal vehicles that are not common carriers nor the impoundment of vehicles used in transportation for compensation by charter-party carriers of passengers that are not required to carry individual permits. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 718, Sec. 9.5. (SB 541) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  156. 5387.3.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    A charter-party carrier that gets notice of permit refusal or revocation may request a hearing within 15 days, and must send the same request to the California Highway Patrol. If no written request is made in time, the hearing right is waived.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5387.3. (a) A charter-party carrier described in subdivision (c) of Section 5387, that has received a notice of refusal or revocation of its permit to operate, may submit to the commission, within 15 days after the mailing of the notice, a written request for a hearing. The charter-party carrier shall furnish a copy of the request to the Department of the California Highway Patrol at the same time that it makes its request for a hearing to the commission. Failure to request a hearing, in writing, within the 15-day period is a waiver of the right to a hearing. (b) Upon receipt by the commission of the hearing request, the commission shall hold a hearing within a reasonable time, not to exceed 21 days, and may appoint a hearing officer to conduct the hearing. At the hearing, the burden of proof is on the charter-party carrier to prove that it was not in violation of subdivision (c) of Section 5387. (c) The refusal to, or revocation of, the permit to operate, may only be rescinded by the hearing officer if the charter-party carrier proves that it was not in violation of subdivision (c) of Section 5387, and that the basis of the refusal or revocation resulted from a factual error. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 248, Sec. 2. (AB 636) Effective January 1, 2010.)
  157. 5387.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    If the commission or its employee finds someone is operating as a charter-party carrier without a certificate or permit, the carrier must pay the fee set under Section 421 for the time it operated without authority, up to three years.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5387.5. When the commission or an employee of the commission determines that any person or corporation is holding itself out as a charter-party carrier of passengers without a certificate or permit to so operate, the carrier shall pay the commission the fee established pursuant to Section 421 for the period during which it operated without authority, up to a maximum of three years, which fee shall be deposited in the Public Utilities Commission Transportation Reimbursement Account. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 518, Sec. 2.5. Effective August 13, 1990.)
  158. 5389.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission may access and inspect a charter-party carrier’s property and records, and must reimburse copying or reproduction expenses it directs.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Regulation of Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5381 - 5389] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5389. (a) The commission, each commissioner, and each officer and person employed by the commission may, at any time have access to the land, buildings, or equipment of a charter-party carrier of passengers used in connection with the operation of its business and may inspect the accounts, books, papers, and documents of the carrier. Any inspection by the commission may include photocopying or the electrostatic or photostatic reproduction of documents either at the premises of the carrier or the offices of the commission, at the option of the carrier. The commission shall reimburse the carrier for any copying or reproduction expenses incurred by it at the direction of the commission. (b) Subdivision (a) also applies to access to property and inspections of the accounts, books, papers, and documents of any business which is a subsidiary or affiliate of, or a corporation which holds a controlling interest in, a charter-party carrier of passengers with respect to any transaction between the carrier and the subsidiary, affiliate, or holding corporation. (c) Subdivisions (a) and (b) also apply to any person or corporation engaged in the transportation of persons by motor vehicle for compensation, which the commission, or an officer or person employed by the commission, determines is holding itself out as a charter-party carrier of passengers. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 518, Sec. 2.4. Effective August 13, 1990.)
  159. 5391.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Accident Liability Protection [5391 - 5395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 2146. )

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    When granting a permit or certificate, the commission must require a charter-party carrier of passengers to maintain adequate liability protection.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Accident Liability Protection [5391 - 5395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5391. The commission shall, in granting permits or a certificate pursuant to this chapter, require the charter-party carrier of passengers to procure, and to continue in effect during the life of the permit or certificate, adequate protection against liability imposed by law upon the charter-party carrier of passengers for the payment of damages for personal bodily injuries, including death resulting therefrom, protection against a total liability of the charter-party carrier of passengers on account of bodily injuries to, or death of, more than one person as a result of any one accident, and protection against damage or destruction of property. The minimum requirements for such assurances of protection against liability shall not be less than the requirements which are applicable to operations conducted under certificates of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 1031), Chapter 5, Part 1, Division 1, of this code, and the rules and regulations prescribed pursuant thereto shall apply to charter-party carriers of passengers. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 234.)
  160. 5391.2.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Accident Liability Protection [5391 - 5395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 2146. )

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    For class C certificate holders, the commission must require liability and property-damage protection, with a minimum of $750,000 per accident.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Accident Liability Protection [5391 - 5395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5391.2. Notwithstanding Section 5391, in granting certificates to the holders of class C certificates, the commission shall require that those carriers procure and continue in effect adequate protection against liability imposed by law upon the carrier for the payment of damages for personal bodily injuries, including death resulting therefrom; protection against a total liability of the carrier of passengers on account of bodily injuries to, or death of, more than one person as a result of any one accident; and protection against damage or destruction of property. The requirement of that assurance of protection against liability shall be seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000) per accident. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 125, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  161. 5391.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Accident Liability Protection [5391 - 5395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission must start a rulemaking to develop uniform operating standards for charter-party carriers of passengers.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Accident Liability Protection [5391 - 5395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5391.5. The commission shall commence a rulemaking proceeding to develop uniform operating standards applicable to charter-party carriers of passengers. The rulemaking proceeding shall include, but shall not be limited to, a consideration of all of the following issues: (a) Whether current insurance limits provide sufficient liability coverage for charter-party carriers to operate to any point in this state. (b) Whether the commission’s requirements concerning the maintenance of records is sufficient to permit the safe operation of charter-party carriers to any point in this state. (c) Whether the commission’s current procedures for the issuance of operating authority are creating unnecessary congestion upon the roads of this state. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 518, Sec. 3. Effective August 13, 1990.)
  162. 5392.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Accident Liability Protection [5391 - 5395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 2146. )

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    For covered charter-party hired driver service use, the required protection must be documented by depositing an approved policy, surety bond, or self-insurer evidence with the commission for each vehicle covered.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Accident Liability Protection [5391 - 5395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5392. (a) The protection required under Sections 5391 and 5391.2 shall be evidenced by the deposit of any of the following with the commission covering each vehicle used or to be used under the certificate or permit applied for: (1) A policy of insurance, issued by a company licensed to write insurance in this state, or by nonadmitted insurers subject to Section 1763 of the Insurance Code, if the policies meet the rules promulgated therefor by the commission. (2) A bond of a surety company licensed to write surety bonds in the state. (3) Evidence of the qualification of the charter-party carrier of passengers as a self-insurer as may be authorized by the commission. (b) This section applies only to the driver supplied by a charter-party carrier of passengers engaged in the provision of a hired driver service when a rented motor vehicle is being operated by the hired driver. The requirements of this section do not apply to the separately rented vehicle. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 472, Sec. 9. (AB 2572) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  163. 5392.3.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Accident Liability Protection [5391 - 5395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 2146. )

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    A charter-party carrier that provides certain vanpool vehicles to an employer or employees for work transportation must keep liability protection for that vehicle in the same form and amount required by Section 5391.2.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Accident Liability Protection [5391 - 5395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5392.3. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any charter-party carrier of passengers that contracts to provide a vanpool vehicle, as described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 17149 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, to an employer or a group of employees for the purpose of operating that vehicle for transportation to and from work shall maintain protection against liability with respect to that vehicle in the same form and amount as described in Section 5391.2. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 622, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  164. 5392.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Accident Liability Protection [5391 - 5395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 2146. )

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    Local government agencies may not require permit holders to provide insurance different from the commission’s requirement.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Accident Liability Protection [5391 - 5395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5392.5. No person, firm, or corporation holding a valid permit issued by the commission pursuant to this chapter shall be required by any agency of local government to provide insurance in a manner different from that required by the commission. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 109, Sec. 6. Effective June 27, 1994.)
  165. 5393.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Accident Liability Protection [5391 - 5395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 2146. )

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    With the commission’s consent, a copy of an insurance policy or related insurance document may be filed with the commission instead of the original or duplicate policy.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Accident Liability Protection [5391 - 5395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5393. With the consent of the commission a copy of an insurance policy, certified by the company issuing it to be a true copy of the original policy, or a photostatic copy thereof, or an abstract of the provisions of the policy, or a certificate of insurance issued by the company issuing the policy, may be filed with the commission in lieu of the original or a duplicate or counterpart of the policy. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 823.)
  166. 5395.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Accident Liability Protection [5391 - 5395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 2146. )

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    Schools, school districts, and the state are not liable for certain charter-party carrier transportation services they did not contract for, arrange, or otherwise provide.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Accident Liability Protection [5391 - 5395] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5395. A school, school district, or the state is not liable for transportation services provided by an operator of a charter-party carrier operating a motor vehicle as specified in subdivision (k) of Section 545 of the Vehicle Code for which the school or school district has not contracted, arranged, or otherwise provided. (Added by renumbering Section 5384.2 (as added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 649, Sec. 2) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 446. (AB 731) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  167. 5401.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Basis of Charges [5401 - 5402] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Charter-party carriers must price transportation by vehicle mileage or time of use, and they generally cannot use individual-fare pricing.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Basis of Charges [5401 - 5402] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5401. Charges for the transportation to be offered or afforded by a charter-party carrier of passengers shall be computed and assessed on a vehicle mileage or time of use basis, or on a combination thereof. These charges may vary in accordance with the passenger capacity of the vehicle, or the size of the group to be transported. However, no charter-party carrier of passengers shall, directly or through an agent or otherwise, nor shall any broker, contract, agree, or arrange to charge, or demand or receive compensation, for the transportation offered or afforded that shall be computed, charged, or assessed on an individual-fare basis, except schoolbus contractors who are compensated by parents of children attending public, private, or parochial schools and except operators of round-trip sightseeing tour services conducted under a certificate subject to Section 5371.1, or a permit issued pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 5384. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 456, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  168. 5402.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Basis of Charges [5401 - 5402] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Certain sellers may not sell sightseeing-trip passenger-stage transportation in California on specified routes when the passenger-stage is chartered at a lower per-passenger rate than the individual fare.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Basis of Charges [5401 - 5402] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5402. No person, partnership, corporation, or organization shall sell transportation by a passenger stage on an individual-fare basis for a sightseeing trip in California on a route for which a passenger stage corporation has obtained a certificate of convenience and necessity if the seller intends to charter or charters the passenger stage in California at a rate per passenger which is less than the individual fare for which the transportation is sold. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1996.)
  169. 5411.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Charter-party carriers and their officers, directors, agents, or employees can commit a misdemeanor and face fines or jail if they violate this chapter or ignore commission orders or permit terms.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5411. Every charter-party carrier of passengers and every officer, director, agent, or employee of any charter-party carrier of passengers who violates or who fails to comply with, or who procures, aids, or abets any violation by any charter-party carrier of passengers of any provision of this chapter, or who fails to obey, observe, or comply with any order, decision, rule, regulation, direction, demand, or requirement of the commission, or of any operating permit or certificate issued to any charter-party carrier of passengers, or who procures, aids, or abets any charter-party carrier of passengers in its failure to obey, observe, or comply with any such order, decision, rule, regulation, direction, demand, requirement, or operating permit or certificate, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than three months, or by both that fine and imprisonment. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 328, Sec. 204. (SB 1330) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  170. 5411.3.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Charter-party carriers and their officers, directors, agents, or employees must not display unauthorized identifying symbols on vehicles or fail to remove symbols when the commission requires removal.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5411.3. Every charter-party carrier of passengers, and every officer, director, agent, or employee of a charter-party carrier of passengers, who displays on any vehicle any identifying symbol other than one prescribed by the commission pursuant to Section 5385, or who fails to remove an identifying symbol when required by the commission, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, or by both. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 263, Sec. 4. (AB 951) Effective January 1, 2010.)
  171. 5411.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Peace officers may impound a vehicle in specified charter-party carrier arrest situations, and the vehicle must be returned in certain cases.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5411.5. (a) Whenever a peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, arrests a person for operation of a charter-party carrier of passengers without a valid certificate or permit, the peace officer may impound and retain possession of the vehicle. (b) Whenever a peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, arrests a person for operating a charter-party carrier of passengers as a taxicab in violation of an ordinance or resolution of a city, county, or city and county, the peace officer may impound and retain possession of the vehicle. (c) If the vehicle is seized from a person who is not the owner of the vehicle, the impounding authority shall immediately give notice to the owner by first-class mail. (d) The vehicle shall immediately be returned to the owner if the infraction or violation is not prosecuted or is dismissed, the owner is found not guilty of the offense, or it is determined that the vehicle was used in violation of Section 5411 without the knowledge and consent of the owner. The vehicle shall be returned to the owner upon payment of any fine ordered by the court. If the vehicle is seized due to a violation of a person other than the owner of the vehicle, the vehicle shall be returned to the owner after all impoundment fees are paid. After the expiration of six weeks from the final disposition of the criminal case, unless the owner is in the process of making payments to the court, the impounding authority may deal with the vehicle as lost or abandoned property under Section 1411 of the Penal Code. (e) At any time, a person may make a motion in superior court for the immediate return of the vehicle on the ground that there was no probable cause to seize it or that there is some other good cause, as determined by the court, for the return of the vehicle. A proceeding under this section is a limited civil case. (f) No peace officer, however, may impound any vehicle owned or operated by a nonprofit organization exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code which serves youth or senior citizens and provides transportation incidental to its programs or services or a rented motor vehicle that is being operated by a hired driver of a charter-party carrier of passengers that is providing hired driver service. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 472, Sec. 10. (AB 2572) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  172. 5411.6.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    A charter-party carrier, and its officers, directors, agents, or employees, must not knowingly and willfully make a false statement about gross operating revenues to underpay commission reimbursement fees.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5411.6. Every charter party carrier of passengers and every officer, director, agent, or employee of a charter party carrier of passengers who knowingly and willfully makes a false statement of the carrier’s gross operating revenues in order to underpay the commission’s reimbursement fees is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 927, Sec. 13.)
  173. 5412.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    A corporation or person other than a charter-party carrier of passengers commits a misdemeanor if it knowingly and willfully violates this chapter or Commission orders, or helps a charter-party carrier violate them.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5412. Every corporation or person other than a charter-party carrier of passengers, who knowingly and willfully, either individually, or acting as an officer, agent, or employee of a corporation, copartnership, or any other person other than a charter-party carrier of passengers, violates any provision of this chapter or fails to observe, obey, or comply with any order, decision, rule, regulation, direction, demand, or requirement of the commission, or who procures, aids, or abets any charter-party carrier of passengers in its violation of this chapter, or in its failure to obey, observe, or comply with any such order, decision, rule, regulation, direction, demand, or requirement, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and is punishable by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than three months, or both. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 263, Sec. 5. (AB 951) Effective January 1, 2010.)
  174. 5412.2.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    If a person is convicted of operating a taxicab or charter-party carrier without a valid certificate or permit, the court must impose a mandatory fine if the operator can pay.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5412.2. (a) When a person is convicted of the offense of operating a taxicab without a valid certificate or permit, in addition to any other penalties provided by law, if the court determines the operator has the ability to pay, the court shall impose a mandatory fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for a first conviction or five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a subsequent conviction. (b) When a person is convicted of the offense of operating a charter-party carrier of passengers without a valid certificate or permit, in addition to any other penalties provided by law, if the court determines the operator has the ability to pay, the court shall impose a mandatory fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for a first conviction or twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for a subsequent conviction. (c) As used in this section, “taxicab” means a passenger vehicle designed for carrying not more than eight persons, excluding the driver, and used to carry passengers for hire. “Taxicab” shall not include a charter-party carrier of passengers within the meaning of this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 263, Sec. 6. (AB 951) Effective January 1, 2010.)
  175. 5412.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Commission employees must not disclose inspection information about charter-party carriers unless authorized by the commission or a court.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5412.5. Every officer or person employed by the commission who, except as authorized by the commission or a court, discloses any fact or information from an inspection of the accounts, books, papers, or documents of a charter-party carrier of passengers is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than three months, or by both. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 472, Sec. 8.)
  176. 5413.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Charter-party carriers and their officers, directors, agents, or employees may be fined up to $2,000 for each offense if they violate this chapter or fail to comply with commission orders, permits, certificates, or related requirements.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5413. Every charter-party carrier of passengers and every officer, director, agent, or employee of any charter-party carrier of passengers who violates or who fails to comply with, or who procures, aids, or abets, any violation by any charter-party carrier of passengers of any provision of this chapter, or who fails to obey, observe, or comply with any order, decision, rule, regulation, direction, demand, or requirement of the commission, or of any operating permit or certificate issued to any charter-party carrier of passengers, or who procures, aids, or abets any charter-party carrier of passengers in its failure to obey, observe, or comply with any such order, decision, rule, regulation, direction, demand, requirement, or operating permit, or certificate, is subject to a penalty of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) for each offense. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 263, Sec. 7. (AB 951) Effective January 1, 2010.)
  177. 5413.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission may fine charter-party carriers for operating without the required certificate or permit, for missing the permit number in ads, and for certain taxicab operations without valid authority.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5413.5. (a) Whenever the commission, after hearing, finds that any person or corporation is operating as a charter-party carrier of passengers, including a charter-party carrier operating a limousine, without a valid certificate or permit, or fails to include in any written or oral advertisement the number of the certificate or permit required by Section 5386, the commission may impose a fine of not more than seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) for each violation. The commission may assess the person or corporation an amount sufficient to cover the reasonable expense of investigation incurred by the commission. The commission may assess interest on any fine or assessment imposed, to commence on the day the payment of the fine or assessment becomes delinquent. All fines, assessments, and interest collected shall be deposited at least once each month in the General Fund. (b) Whenever the commission, after hearing, finds that any person or corporation is operating a charter-party carrier of passengers as a taxicab without a valid certificate or permit in violation of an ordinance or resolution of a city, county, or city and county, the commission may impose a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation. The commission may assess the person or corporation an amount sufficient to cover the reasonable expense of investigation incurred by the commission. The commission may assess interest on any fine or assessment imposed, to commence on the day the payment of the fine or assessment becomes delinquent. All fines, assessments, and interest collected shall be deposited at least once each month in the General Fund. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 263, Sec. 8. (AB 951) Effective January 1, 2010.)
  178. 5414.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    A non-carrier corporation or person that knowingly and willfully violates this chapter or commission orders, or helps a charter-party carrier violate them, can be fined up to $2,000 for each offense.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5414. Every corporation or person other than a charter-party carrier of passengers who knowingly and willfully, either individually, or acting as an officer, agent, or employee of a corporation, copartnership, or any other person other than a charter-party carrier of passengers, violates any provision of this chapter or fails to observe, obey, or comply with any order, decision, rule, regulation, direction, demand, or requirement of the commission, or who procures, aids, or abets any charter-party carrier of passengers in its violation of this chapter, or in its failure to obey, observe, or comply with any such order, decision, rule, regulation, direction, demand, or requirement, is subject to a penalty of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) for each offense. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 263, Sec. 9. (AB 951) Effective January 1, 2010.)
  179. 5414.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    It is a misdemeanor for a corporation or person to knowingly and willfully advertise or otherwise hold out to the public that it is operating as a charter-party carrier of passengers without a valid certificate or permit.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5414.5. Every corporation or person who knowingly and willfully issues, publishes, or affixes, or causes or permits the issuance, publishing, or affixing, of any oral or written advertisement, broadcast, or other holding out to the public, or any portion thereof, that the corporation or person is in operation as a charter-party carrier of passengers without having a valid certificate or permit issued under this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable, if an individual, by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or by both, or, if a corporation, by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000). (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 806, Sec. 3. Effective September 19, 1985.)
  180. 5415.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    A corporation or person that violates this chapter or a commission order or requirement commits a separate offense, and each day a continuing violation continues is also a separate offense.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5415. Every violation of the provisions of this chapter or of any order, decision, decree, rule, direction, demand, or requirement of the commission by any corporation or person is a separate and distinct offense, and in case of a continuing violation each day’s continuance thereof is a separate and distinct offense. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
  181. 5415.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The executive director may ask the superior court for injunctions or compliance orders against certain charter-party carriers and related persons who violate, or are about to violate, the chapter or related orders and rules.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5415.5. When the executive director of the commission determines that any charter-party carrier of passengers, or any officer, director, or agent of any charter-party carrier of passengers, has engaged in, is engaged in, or is about to engage in, any acts or practices in violation of this chapter, or any order, decision, rule, regulation, direction, demand, or requirement issued under this chapter, the executive director may make application to the superior court for an order enjoining those acts or practices or for an order directing compliance. The court may grant a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order, including, but not limited to, an order allowing vehicles used for subsequent operations subject to the order to be impounded at the carrier’s expense and subject to release only by subsequent court order following a petition to the court by the defendant or owner of the vehicle, upon a showing by the executive director that a person or corporation has engaged in or is about to engage in these acts or practices. The commission may contract with the Department of the California Highway Patrol or a sheriff to assist in enforcement of an order for vehicle impound. Any costs incurred by the commission for that assistance are not assignable to the carrier as an expense of impound. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 797, Sec. 2. (SB 1474) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  182. 5416.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Penalties under this chapter are cumulative, and pursuing one penalty does not block other penalties, forfeitures, criminal prosecutions, or the commission’s contempt power.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5416. All penalties accruing under this chapter are cumulative, and a suit for the recovery of one penalty does not bar or affect the recovery of any other penalty or forfeiture or bar any criminal prosecution against any person or corporation, or any officer, director, agent of employee thereof, or any other corporation or person, or bar the exercise by the commission of its power to punish for contempt. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
  183. 5417.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Penalty-recovery actions under this chapter must be handled by the attorney of the commission and brought in the specified superior court.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5417. (a) Actions to recover penalties under this chapter shall be brought in the name of the people of the State of California, in the superior court of the county, or city and county, in which the cause or some part thereof arose, or in which the corporation complained of, if any, has its principal place of business, or in which the person, if any, complained of, resides. The action shall be commenced and prosecuted to final judgment by the attorney of the commission. (b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2014. (Repealed (in Sec. 13) and added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 552, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2009. Section operative January 1, 2014, by its own provisions.)
  184. 5417.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    The commission must enforce this chapter, prosecute violations, and recover penalty money. It may sue in the name of the people of California, and certain prosecutors and peace officers have related enforcement powers.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5417.5. (a) The commission shall ensure that this chapter is enforced and obeyed, and that violations thereof are promptly prosecuted and that penalty moneys due to the state are recovered and collected, and to this end it may sue in the name of the people of the State of California. Upon the request of the commission, the Attorney General or the district attorney of the proper county or city and county may aid in any investigation, hearing, or trial under this chapter. The Attorney General, a district attorney of the proper county or city and county, or a city attorney may institute and prosecute actions or proceedings for the violation of any law committed in connection with, or arising from, a transaction involving a charter-party carrier of passengers. (b) For purposes of this section, “peace officer” means a person designated as a peace officer pursuant to Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code. (c) A peace officer may enforce and assist in the enforcement of Sections 5411 and 5412 resulting from a violation of Section 5371, 5379, 5385, 5385.7, or 5387, or more than one of those sections. A peace officer may additionally enforce and assist in the enforcement of Sections 5411.3 and 5414.5. In any case in which an arrest authorized by this subdivision is made for an offense declared to be a misdemeanor, and the person arrested does not demand to be taken before a magistrate, the arresting peace officer may, instead of taking such person before a magistrate, follow the procedure prescribed by Chapter 5C (commencing with Section 853.5) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code. The provisions of that chapter shall thereafter apply with reference to any proceeding based upon the issuance of a citation pursuant to this authority. (d) The commission shall coordinate enforcement of this section with those peace officers likely to be involved in enforcing this section, including undertaking both of the following: (1) Educational outreach to promote awareness among those peace officers about the requirements of Sections 5371, 5379, 5385, 5385.7, 5387, 5411, 5411.3, 5412, and 5414.5. (2) Establishing lines of communication so that the commission is notified if an action is commenced to enforce the requirements of those sections specified in subdivision (c), so that the commission may take appropriate action to enforce the fine and penalty provisions of this article. (e) The Attorney General, a district attorney of the proper county or city and county, or a city attorney may institute and prosecute actions or proceedings for the violation of any law committed in connection with, or arising from, a transaction involving the transportation of passengers by a charter-party carrier of passengers. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 718, Sec. 10. (SB 541) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  185. 5418.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    In these actions, penalties incurred before the action starts may be sued for and recovered, and the procedure and evidence rules are the same as in ordinary civil actions.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5418. In any such action, all penalties incurred up to the time of the commencement of the action may be sued for and recovered. In all such actions, the procedure and rules of evidence shall be the same as in ordinary civil actions. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
  186. 5419.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    Penalties and costs recovered by the State under this chapter must be paid into the State Treasury for the General Fund, and the commission may ask the court to compromise or discontinue an action.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5419. All penalties recovered by the State in any action pursuant to this chapter, together with the costs thereof, shall be paid into the State Treasury to the credit of the General Fund. Any such action may be compromised or discontinued on application of the commission upon such terms as the court approves and orders. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.)
  187. 5420.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. )

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    This section lets a duplicate written notice to appear be used as a complaint in certain cases, and it lets the defendant plead guilty. If the defendant does not appear, does not deposit bail, or pleads not guilty, a complaint must be filed. The defendant may also waive a verified complaint in writing and let the prosecution proceed on the written notice to appear.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Fines and Penalties [5411 - 5420] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## 5420. Whenever a written notice to appear has been mailed to the owner of a charter-party carrier of passengers motor vehicle, an exact and legible duplicate copy of the notice, when filed with the magistrate in lieu of a verified complaint, is a complaint to which the defendant may plead guilty. If, however, the defendant fails to appear, does not deposit bail, or pleads other than guilty to the offense charged, a complaint shall be filed which conforms to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 948) of Title 5 of Part 2 of the Penal Code and which shall be deemed to be an original complaint, and thereafter the proceeding shall be held as provided by law, except that the defendant may, by an agreement in writing, subscribed by the defendant and filed with the court, waive the filing of a verified complaint and elect that the prosecution may proceed upon a written notice to appear. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1093, Sec. 13.)
  188. 5430.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. )

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    This article applies to transportation network companies, despite any other provision in the chapter.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. ) ## 5430. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, this article shall apply to transportation network companies. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  189. 5431.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines key terms used for transportation network companies, including driver, personal vehicle, insurance, and zero-emission vehicle.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. ) ## 5431. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Participating driver” or “driver” means any person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. (b) “Personal vehicle” means a vehicle that is used by a participating driver to provide prearranged transportation services for compensation that meets all of the following requirements: (1) Has a passenger capacity of eight persons or less, including the driver. (2) Is owned, leased, rented for a term that does not exceed 30 days, or otherwise authorized for use by the participating driver. (3) Meets all inspection and other safety requirements imposed by the commission. (4) Is not a taxicab or limousine. (c) “Transportation network company” means an organization, including, but not limited to, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietor, or any other entity, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using a personal vehicle. (d) “Transportation network company insurance” means a liability insurance policy that specifically covers liabilities arising from a driver’s use of a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform. (e) “Zero-emission vehicle” has the same meaning as in Section 44258 of the Health and Safety Code. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 369, Sec. 3. (SB 1014) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  190. 5431.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “access provider” and “wheelchair accessible vehicle” (WAV).

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. ) ## 5431.5. In addition to the definitions provided in Section 5431, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Access provider” means an organization or entity that directly provides, or contracts with a separate organization or entity to provide, on-demand transportation to meet the needs of persons with disabilities. (b) “Wheelchair accessible vehicle” or “WAV” means a vehicle equipped with a ramp or lift capable of transporting nonfolding motorized wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or other mobility devices. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 701, Sec. 2. (SB 1376) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  191. 5432.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. )

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    A transportation network company must give participating drivers written insurance disclosures in its driver agreement.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. ) ## 5432. (a) A transportation network company shall disclose in writing to participating drivers, as part of its agreement with those drivers, the insurance coverage and limits of liability that the transportation network company provides while the driver uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform, and shall advise a participating driver in writing that the driver’s personal automobile insurance policy will not provide coverage because the driver uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform. (b) A transportation network company shall also disclose in writing to participating drivers, as part of its agreement with those drivers, that the driver’s personal automobile insurance policy will not provide collision or comprehensive coverage for damage to the vehicle used by the driver from the moment the driver logs on to the transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform to the moment the driver logs off the transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform. (c) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2015. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2015. Section operative July 1, 2015, by its own provisions.)
  192. 5433.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. )

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    Transportation network companies and participating drivers must maintain the insurance coverage required by this section, including specified primary coverage and certain uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. ) ## 5433. (a) A transportation network company and any participating driver shall maintain transportation network company insurance as provided in this section. (b) The following requirements shall apply to transportation network company insurance from the moment a participating driver accepts a ride request on the transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform until the driver completes the transaction on the online-enabled application or platform or until the ride is complete, whichever is later: (1) Transportation network company insurance shall be primary and in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for death, personal injury, and property damage. The requirements for the coverage required by this paragraph may be satisfied by any of the following: (A) Transportation network company insurance maintained by a participating driver. (B) Transportation network company insurance maintained by a transportation network company. (C) Any combination of subparagraphs (A) and (B). (2) A transportation network company shall provide uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage in the amount of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) per person and three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) per incident from the moment a passenger enters the vehicle of a participating driver until the passenger exits the vehicle. The policy provided in this paragraph shall be primary over any other applicable uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage and shall be solely the obligation of the transportation network company. (3) The insurer, in the case of insurance coverage provided under this subdivision, shall have the duty to defend and indemnify the insured. (4) A transportation network company may meet its obligations under paragraph (1) through a policy obtained by a participating driver pursuant to subparagraph (A) or (C) of paragraph (1) only if the transportation network company verifies that the policy is maintained by the driver and is specifically written to cover the driver’s use of a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform. (c) The following requirements shall apply to transportation network company insurance from the moment a participating driver logs on to the transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform until the driver accepts a request to transport a passenger, and from the moment the driver completes the transaction on the online-enabled application or platform or the ride is complete, whichever is later, until the driver either accepts another ride request on the online-enabled application or platform or logs off the online-enabled application or platform: (1) Transportation network company insurance shall be primary and in the amount of at least fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for death and personal injury per person, one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for death and personal injury per incident, and thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) for property damage. The requirements for the coverage required by this paragraph may be satisfied by any of the following: (A) Transportation network company insurance maintained by a participating driver. (B) Transportation network company insurance maintained by a transportation network company that provides coverage in the event a participating driver’s insurance policy under subparagraph (A) has ceased to exist or has been canceled, or the participating driver does not otherwise maintain transportation network company insurance pursuant to this subdivision. (C) Any combination of subparagraphs (A) and (B). (2) A transportation network company shall also maintain insurance coverage that provides excess coverage insuring the transportation network company and the driver in the amount of at least two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) per occurrence to cover any liability arising from a participating driver using a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform within the time periods specified in this subdivision, which liability exceeds the required coverage limits in paragraph (1). (3) The insurer providing insurance coverage under this subdivision shall be the only insurer having the duty to defend any liability claim arising from an accident occurring within the time periods specified in this subdivision. (4) A transportation network company may meet its obligations under this subdivision through a policy obtained by a participating driver pursuant to subparagraph (A) or (C) of paragraph (1) only if the transportation network company verifies that the policy is maintained by the driver and is specifically written to cover the driver’s use of a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform. (d) Coverage under a transportation network company insurance policy shall not be dependent on a personal automobile insurance policy first denying a claim nor shall a personal automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. (e) In every instance where transportation network company insurance maintained by a participating driver to fulfill the insurance obligations of this section has lapsed or ceased to exist, the transportation network company shall provide the coverage required by this section beginning with the first dollar of a claim. (f) This article does not limit the liability of a transportation network company arising out of an automobile accident involving a participating driver in any action for damages against a transportation network company for an amount above the required insurance coverage. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 314, Sec. 3. (SB 371) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  193. 5434.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. )

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    This section limits how personal auto insurance works while a transportation network company driver is logged into the platform and allows insurers to offer certain coverage for those periods.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. ) ## 5434. (a) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a private passenger automobile insurance policy to provide primary or excess coverage during the period of time from the moment a participating driver in a transportation network company logs on to the transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform until the driver logs off the online-enabled application or platform or the passenger exits the vehicle, whichever is later. (b) During the period of time from the moment a participating driver in a transportation network company logs on to the transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform until the driver logs off the online-enabled application or platform or the passenger exits the vehicle, whichever is later, all of the following shall apply: (1) The participating driver’s or the vehicle owner’s personal automobile insurance policy shall not provide any coverage to the participating driver, vehicle owner, or any third party, unless the policy expressly provides for that coverage during the period of time to which this subdivision is applicable, with or without a separate charge, or the policy contains an amendment or endorsement to provide that coverage, for which a separately stated premium is charged. (2) The participating driver’s or the vehicle owner’s personal automobile insurance policy shall not have the duty to defend or indemnify for the driver’s activities in connection with the transportation network company, unless the policy expressly provides otherwise for the period of time to which this subdivision is applicable, with or without a separate charge, or the policy contains an amendment or endorsement to provide that coverage, for which a separately stated premium is charged. (c) Notwithstanding any other law, a personal automobile insurer may, at its discretion, offer an automobile liability insurance policy, or an amendment or endorsement to an existing policy, that covers a private passenger vehicle, station wagon type vehicle, sport utility vehicle, or similar type of vehicle with a passenger capacity of eight persons or less, including the driver, while used in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform only if the policy expressly provides for the coverage during the time period specified in subdivision (b), with or without a separate charge, or the policy contains an amendment or an endorsement to provide that coverage, for which a separately stated premium may be charged. (d) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2015. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2015. Section operative July 1, 2015, by its own provisions.)
  194. 5435.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. )

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    In a claims coverage investigation, a transportation network company or its insurer must cooperate with involved insurers and help exchange information.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. ) ## 5435. In a claims coverage investigation, a transportation network company or its insurer shall cooperate with insurers that are involved in the claims coverage investigation to facilitate the exchange of information, including the provision of dates and times at which an accident occurred that involved a participating driver and the precise times that the participating driver logged on and off the transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  195. 5436.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. )

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    The commission must include specified transportation network company data in annual reports, publish some of it only as aggregate figures, and not disclose it separately by company.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. ) ## 5436. (a) The commission shall provide the following information in its annual report submitted on or before February 1, 2026, pursuant to Section 910: (1) The average annual number of automobile accidents involving a participating driver using a personal vehicle reported to the commission for the years 2022 to 2024, inclusive, by transportation network companies. (2) The average annual percentage of those automobile accidents reported to the commission resulting in uninsured motorist or underinsured motorist claims, or both, for the years 2022 to 2024, inclusive. (3) The average annual percentage of those automobile accidents reported to the commission resulting in uninsured motorist or underinsured motorist claims, or both, over $100,000 for the years 2022 to 2024, inclusive. (b) (1) In the annual report submitted on or before February 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 910, the commission shall specify the average transportation network company rider fare, excluding tips, tolls, and taxes, paid during the following time periods: (A) July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, inclusive. (B) January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, inclusive. (C) July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, inclusive. (2) The information required pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be published by the commission as an aggregate number across all transportation network companies for each time period as reported by transportation network companies. (c) The commission shall not provide the information described in subdivisions (a) and (b) separately for each transportation network company, and nothing in subdivisions (a) and (b) shall affect the confidentiality of data submitted to the commission by transportation network companies. (d) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is inoperative on February 1, 2031, and, as of January 1, 2032, is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 314, Sec. 4. (SB 371) Effective January 1, 2026. Inoperative February 1, 2031, by its own provisions. Repealed as of January 1, 2032, by its own provisions)
  196. 5437.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. )

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    A transportation network company must not disclose a passenger’s personally identifiable information to a third party unless an exception applies.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. ) ## 5437. A transportation network company shall not disclose to a third party any personally identifiable information of a transportation network company passenger unless one of the following applies: (1) The customer knowingly consents. (2) Pursuant to a legal obligation. (3) The disclosure is to the commission in order to investigate a complaint filed with the commission against a transportation network company or a participating driver and the commission treats the information under confidentiality protections. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  197. 5438.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. )

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    The Legislature expressed its intent that the Department of Insurance speed up review of applications for approval of transportation network company insurance products.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. ) ## 5438. It is the intent of the Legislature that the Department of Insurance expedite review of any application for approval of transportation network company insurance products, and that these products become available for purchase on or before July 1, 2015. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  198. 5439.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. )

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    Transportation network company insurance that meets Section 5433 is treated as satisfying the Vehicle Code financial responsibility requirements in Sections 16054 and 16056.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. ) ## 5439. Transportation network company insurance that meets the requirements of Section 5433 shall be deemed to satisfy the financial responsibility requirements of Sections 16054 and 16056 of the Vehicle Code. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  199. 5440.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. )

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    This section states legislative findings about regulation of transportation network companies and access for people with disabilities.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. ) ## 5440. The Legislature makes the following findings and declarations: (a) The commission has initiated regulation of transportation network companies as a new category of charter-party carriers and continues to develop appropriate regulations for this new service. (b) Given the rapidly evolving transportation network company service, it is the intent of the Legislature to continue ongoing oversight of the commission’s regulation of these services in order to enact legislation to adjust commission authority and impose specific requirements or prohibitions as deemed necessary as these services evolve. (c) It is the intent of the Legislature that the commission initiate regulation of charter-party carriers in accordance with Section 5440.5 to ensure that transportation network company services do not discriminate against persons with disabilities, including those who use nonfolding mobility devices. (d) Technology application-based ride hailing services, such as those services provided by transportation network companies (TNC), have impacted the lives of many people by reducing transportation barriers that limited access to jobs, health care, and society. However, more can be done to enable increased access to on-demand transportation services for people with disabilities, especially for persons using nonfolding motorized wheelchairs. (e) The availability of transportation services, especially on-demand transportation service, can improve economic competitiveness and quality of life. Many individuals fulfill their transportation needs through vehicle ownership, public transit, carpooling, or walking and biking. However, transportation network companies or other application-based ride hailing services enable alternative, on-demand access to transportation. (f) There exists a lack of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) available via TNC online-enabled applications or platforms throughout California. In comparison to standard vehicles available via TNC technology applications, WAVs have higher purchase prices, higher operating and maintenance costs, higher fuel costs, and higher liability insurance, and require additional time to serve riders who use nonfolding motorized wheelchairs. (g) It is the intent of the Legislature that California be a national leader in the deployment and adoption of on-demand transportation options for persons with disabilities. (h) It is the policy of the state to encourage collaboration among stakeholders and to promote partnerships to harness the expertise and strengths of all to serve the public interest. (i) The Legislature further finds that adoption of services in communities that were previously underserved may take time, and requires robust dialogue, educational outreach, and partnerships to build trust in the new services. (j) It is the intent of the Legislature that wheelchair users who need WAVs have prompt access to TNC services, and for the commission to facilitate greater adoption of wheelchair accessible vehicles on transportation network companies’ online-enabled applications or platforms. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 701, Sec. 3. (SB 1376) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  200. 5440.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. )

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    The commission must create and run a WAV accessibility program for TNCs, including workshops, funding, reporting, benchmarks, and exemption rules.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 - 5513] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351 - 5450] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430 - 5450] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. ) ## 5440.5. (a) As part of the regulation of transportation network companies (TNCs) referenced in subdivision (a) of Section 5440, the commission shall do all of the following: (1) In a new or existing proceeding, establish a program relating to accessibility for persons with disabilities, including wheelchair users who need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV). This program shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following: (A) By January 1, 2019, the commission shall begin conducting workshops with stakeholders, including California cities and counties, disability rights organizations, persons with disabilities, transportation and transit agencies, social service transportation providers, paratransit coordinating councils, and transportation network companies, in order to determine community WAV demand and WAV supply and to develop and provide recommendations regarding the establishment of geographic areas, criteria for Access Fund expenditures, and educational outreach objectives for programs for on-demand services and partnerships consistent with the requirements of this section. The workshops may also examine topics including, but not limited to, vehicle specifications, subsidies for wheelchair pickups, maintenance and fuel costs, designated pickup locations for drivers in locations where door-to-door service is not feasible, standards for trip requests, response times, and rider initiated cancellation, limiting of stranded users, integration of service into city and county transportation plans, or any necessary training or additional incentives for WAV drivers that results in a measurable impact on service availability, efficiency, and efficacy. The commission shall conduct a minimum of five workshops throughout the state. (B) (i) The commission shall require each TNC, by July 1, 2019, to pay on a quarterly basis to the commission an amount equivalent to, at minimum, five cents ($0.05) for each TNC trip completed using the transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform that originates in one of the geographic areas selected pursuant to subparagraph (D), except if the TNC meets the requirements of an exemption established by the commission pursuant to subparagraph (G). The commission may adjust the fee in each geographic area selected pursuant to subparagraph (D) to different levels based on the cost of providing adequate WAV service within the geographic area. (ii) Each TNC shall charge its customers on each TNC trip completed the full amount of the per-trip fee established pursuant to this subparagraph, and remit the total amount of those fees charged to the commission each quarter. The commission shall authorize a TNC to offset against the amounts due pursuant to this subparagraph for a particular quarter the amounts spent by the TNC during that quarter to improve WAV service on its online-enabled application or platform for each geographic area and thereby reduce the amount required to be remitted to the commission. In order to offset amounts due pursuant to this subparagraph in a geographic area, the commission shall require a TNC, at a minimum, to demonstrate, in the geographic area, the presence and availability of drivers with WAVs on its online-enabled application or platform, improved level of service, including reasonable response times, due to those investments for WAV service compared to the previous quarter, efforts undertaken to publicize and promote available WAV services to disability communities, and a full accounting of funds expended. (C) The commission shall create the TNC Access for All Fund (Access Fund) and deposit moneys collected pursuant to subparagraph (B) in the Access Fund. The commission shall distribute funds in the Access Fund on a competitive basis to access providers that establish on-demand transportation programs or partnerships to meet the needs of persons with disabilities, including wheelchair users who need a WAV, in the geographic areas selected pursuant to subparagraph (D). (D) The commission shall select geographic areas, which shall be based on the demand for WAVs within the area and selected according to outcomes of workshops in subparagraph (A), for inclusion in the on-demand transportation programs or partnerships funded pursuant to subparagraph (C). The commission shall allocate moneys in the Access Fund for use in each geographic area in a manner that is proportional to the percent of the Access Fund fees originating in that geographic area. (E) The commission shall request access providers to submit applications to receive funds pursuant to subparagraph (C) by April 1, 2020. The commission may accept applications for new on-demand transportation programs or partnerships any time after April 1, 2020. From the applications that are submitted, the commission shall select by July 1, 2020, on-demand transportation programs or partnerships to receive funding based on criteria adopted by the commission in consultation with stakeholders described in subparagraph (A). As part of the criteria, the commission shall require an access provider to demonstrate in its application, at a minimum, how the program or partnership improves response times for WAV service compared to the previous year, the presence and availability of WAVs within the geographic area, and efforts undertaken to publicize and promote available WAV services to disability communities. (F) The commission shall distribute funds pursuant to subparagraph (E) in the Access Fund within 90 days following the end of each year. If no access provider meets the requirements, funds shall remain in the Access Fund and be distributed the next year. (G) The commission shall require each transportation network company to be accessible to persons with disabilities in order to be exempt from paying the charge required pursuant to subparagraph (B). The commission shall adopt a designated level of WAV service that is required to be met in each geographic area via a TNC’s online-enabled application or platform in order for the TNC to be exempt from paying the fee required pursuant to subparagraph (B) for the next year in that geographic area. As part of the designated level of WAV service for each geographic area, the commission shall require a TNC, at a minimum, to have response times for 80 percent of WAV trips requested via the TNC’s online-enabled application or platform within a time established by the commission for that geographic area. If a TNC meets the WAV service level requirement established pursuant to this subparagraph in a geographic area selected pursuant to subparagraph (D) for a particular year, the TNC shall be exempt from paying the fee imposed pursuant to subparagraph (B) for the next year for that geographic area only. A TNC may provide a higher level of service than the minimum service level requirement designated by the commission. (H) A TNC may meet the requirements of clause (ii) of subparagraph (B) and subparagraph (G) by facilitating WAV service through its online-enabled application or platform, by directly providing WAV service with vehicles that it owns, or by a contract to provide WAV service with a transportation provider, or by any combination of these methods. (I) Within 30 days after the end of each quarter, a transportation network company that receives an offset pursuant to clause (ii) of subparagraph (B) or an access provider that receives funding pursuant to subparagraph (C) shall submit a report to the commission. The report shall include, but shall not be limited to, all of the following: (i) The number of WAV rides requested. (ii) The number of WAV rides fulfilled. (iii) Data detailing the response time between when a WAV ride was requested and when the vehicle arrived. (iv) Information regarding educational outreach to disability communities, including, but not limited to, information and promotion of availability of WAVs for wheelchair users. (v) A detailed description of expenditures or investments, as applicable. (J) The commission shall establish yearly benchmarks for TNCs and access providers to meet to ensure WAV users receive continuously improved, reliable, and available service. These benchmarks shall include, but are not limited to, response times, percentage of trips fulfilled versus trips requested, and number of users requesting rides versus community WAV demand for each geographic area. (K) The commission shall authorize no more than 2 percent of existing funds collected from TNCs pursuant to Section 421 and deposited into the Public Utilities Commission Transportation Reimbursement Account to be distributed to accessibility advocates who provide a substantial contribution to the proceeding initiated pursuant to this section, and only for the duration of the commission proceeding initiated pursuant to this section. These funds shall only be distributed to advocates for accessible transportation or representatives of a group whose membership uses accessible transportation. The commission shall distribute funds pursuant to this subparagraph in a manner consistent with the requirements of Sections 1803 to 1808, inclusive. The commission shall not increase the fees authorized pursuant to Section 421 in order to fulfill the requirements of this subparagraph. Nothing in this subparagraph is intended to allow parties to obtain intervenor compensation for other transportation proceedings at the commission. (2) (A) Report to the Legislature by January 1, 2024, on compliance with this section and on the effectiveness of the on-demand transportation programs or partnerships funded pursuant to this section. The report shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (i) A study on the demand for WAVs, including demand according to time of day and geographic area. (ii) An analysis of the reports required to be submitted by access providers receiving funding pursuant to paragraph (1). (iii) The availability of unallocated funds in the Access Fund, including the need to reassess Access Fund allocations. (iv) An analysis of current program capabilities and deficiencies, and recommendations to overcome any identified deficiencies. (B) The report required by this paragraph shall be submitted to the Legislature in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code. (3) Create a working group with stakeholders described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) to examine the variety of agencies, localities, and programs that provide transportation services for persons with disabilities, including passenger stage carriers and charter-party carriers within the commission’s jurisdiction, in order to evaluate ways to partner with those agencies to provide services to disabled persons in a nonduplicative, nondiscriminatory, and more efficient manner. (b) Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, moneys deposited in the TNC Access for All Fund created pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) are continuously appropriated to the commission without regard to fiscal years for purposes of the program established pursuant to this section. (c) The commission may hire an independent entity to administer the program established pursuant to subdivision (a) and to complete the report required pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a). (d) This section does not limit the rights of any person to pursue any remedies or causes of action that they may have under any state or federal law to enforce compliance with those laws or the obligations stated in this section. This section does not expand or limit any obligations, if any, of a transportation network company under existing state or federal disability access laws. (e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2032, and as of that date is repealed. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 205, Sec. 2. (AB 1532) Effective October 1, 2025. Repealed as of January 1, 2032, by its own provisions.)

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