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HF 3032

4th Engrossment - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/23/2018 10:32am

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A bill for an act
relating to consumer protection; regulating transportation network companies;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 13.712, by adding a subdivision;
169.64, subdivision 2; 169.685, subdivision 6; 221.012, subdivisions 25, 38;
221.031, subdivision 3b; 221.091, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law
in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 221.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 13.712, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Transportation network company. new text end

new text begin Data obtained by the commissioner from
a transportation network company is governed by section 221.845, subdivision 12.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 169.64, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Colored light.

(a) Unless otherwise authorized by the commissioner of public
safety, no vehicle shall be equipped, nor shall any person drive or move any vehicle or
equipment upon any highway with any lamp or device displaying a red light or any colored
light other than those required or permitted in this chapternew text begin or section 221.845new text end.

(b) A vehicle manufactured for use as an emergency vehicle may display and use colored
lights that are not otherwise required or permitted in this chapter, provided that the vehicle
is owned and operated according to section 168.10, is owned and operated solely as a
collector's item and not for general transportation purposes, and is registered under section
168.10, subdivision 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1g, or 1h. A person may not activate the colored lights
authorized under this paragraph on streets or highways except as part of a parade or other
special event.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 169.685, subdivision 6, is amended to read:


Subd. 6.

Exceptions.

(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) a person transporting a child in an emergency medical vehicle while in the
performance of official duties and when the physical or medical needs of the child make
the use of a child passenger restraint system unreasonable or when a child passenger restraint
system is not available;

(2) a peace officer transporting a child while in the performance of official duties and
when a child passenger restraint system is not available, provided that a seat belt must be
substituted;

(3) a person while operating a motor vehicle for hire, including a taxi, airport limousine,
deleted text begin anddeleted text end bus,new text begin and TNC vehicle as defined in section 221.845, subdivision 1,new text end but excluding a
rented, leased, or borrowed motor vehicle; and

(4) a person while operating a school bus that has a gross vehicle weight rating of greater
than 10,000 pounds.

(b) A child passenger restraint system is not required for a child who cannot, in the
judgment of a licensed physician, be safely transported in a child passenger restraint system
because of a medical condition, body size, or physical disability. A motor vehicle operator
claiming exemption for a child under this paragraph must possess a typewritten statement
from the physician stating that the child cannot be safely transported in a child passenger
restraint system. The statement must give the name and birth date of the child, be dated
within the previous six months, and be made on the physician's letterhead or contain the
physician's name, address, and telephone number. A person charged with violating
subdivision 5 may not be convicted if the person produces the physician's statement in court
or in the office of the arresting officer.

(c) A person offering a motor vehicle for rent or lease shall provide a child passenger
restraint device to a customer renting or leasing the motor vehicle who requests the device.
A reasonable rent or fee may be charged for use of the child passenger restraint device.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 221.012, subdivision 25, is amended to read:


Subd. 25.

Motor carrier.

"Motor carrier" means a person engaged in the for-hire
transportation of property or passengers. "Motor carrier" does not include a person providing
transportation described in section 221.025, a building mover subject to section 221.81, deleted text beginordeleted text end
a person providing limousine service as defined in section 221.84new text begin, or a person performing
or providing for transportation service under section 221.845
new text end.

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 221.012, subdivision 38, is amended to read:


Subd. 38.

Small vehicle passenger service.

(a) "Small vehicle passenger service" means
a service provided by a person engaged in the for-hire transportation of passengers in a
vehicle designed to transport seven or fewer persons, including the driver.

(b) In the metropolitan area as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2, "small vehicle
passenger service" also includes for-hire transportation of persons who are certified by the
Metropolitan Council to use special transportation service provided under section 473.386,
in a vehicle designed to transport not more than 15 persons including the driver, that is
equipped with a wheelchair lift and at least three wheelchair securement positions.

(c) Small vehicle passenger service does not include a motor carrier of railroad employeesnew text begin
or service provided by a transportation network company, as defined in section 65B.472,
subdivision 1
new text end.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 221.031, subdivision 3b, is amended to read:


Subd. 3b.

Passenger transportation; exemptions.

(a) A person who transports
passengers for hire in intrastate commerce, who is not made subject to the rules adopted in
section 221.0314 by any other provision of this section, must comply with the rules for
hours of service of drivers while transporting employees of an employer who is directly or
indirectly paying the cost of the transportation.

(b) This subdivision does not apply to:

(1) a local transit commission;

(2) a transit authority created by law; or

(3) persons providing transportation:

(i) in a school bus as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 71;

(ii) in a Head Start bus as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 34;

(iii) in a commuter van;

(iv) in an authorized emergency vehicle as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 3;

(v) in special transportation service certified by the commissioner under section 174.30;

(vi) that is special transportation service as defined in section 174.29, subdivision 1,
when provided by a volunteer driver operating a private passenger vehicle as defined in
section 169.011, subdivision 52;

(vii) in a limousine the service of which is licensed by the commissioner under section
221.84; deleted text beginor
deleted text end

(viii) in a taxicab, if the fare for the transportation is determined by a meter inside the
taxicab that measures the distance traveled and displays the fare accumulatednew text begin; or
new text end

new text begin (ix) in a TNC vehicle as provided under section 221.845new text end.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 221.091, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Local authority over streets and highways.

new text begin(a) new text endSections 221.012 to
221.291 do not authorize the use by a carrier of a public highway in a city of the first class
in violation of a charter provision or ordinance of the city in effect January 1, 1925, unless
the charter provision or ordinance is repealed after that date. In addition, sections 221.012
to 221.291 do not (1) curtail the right of a city to reasonably regulate or control the routing,
parking, speed, or safety of operation of a motor vehicle operated by a carrier under the
terms of those sections, (2) curtail the general police power of the city over its highways,
or (3) abrogate any provision of the city's charter requiring certain conditions to be complied
with before a carrier can use the highways of the city; and these rights and powers are
expressly reserved and granted to the city. deleted text beginHowever, no
deleted text end

new text begin (b) Anew text end city deleted text beginshalldeleted text endnew text begin must notnew text end prohibit or deny the use of the public highways within its
territorial boundaries by a carrier fornew text begin (1)new text end transporting passengers or property received within
its boundaries to destinations beyond the city's boundaries, deleted text beginor fordeleted text endnew text begin (2)new text end transporting passengers
or property from points beyond the city's boundaries to destinations within the city's
boundaries, or deleted text beginfordeleted text endnew text begin (3)new text end transporting passengers or property from points beyond the city's
boundaries through the city to points beyond the city's boundariesnew text begin,new text end when the carrier is
operating pursuant to a certificate of registrationnew text begin, permit, or licensenew text end issued under this chapter
deleted text begin or a permit issued by the commissioner under section 221.84deleted text end.

Sec. 8.

new text begin [221.845] TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Digital identification" means information stored on a transportation network
company's digital network that:
new text end

new text begin (1) is accessible by a driver;
new text end

new text begin (2) serves as evidence of the identity of the driver;
new text end

new text begin (3) serves as evidence of the insurance coverage required under section 65B.472;
new text end

new text begin (4) displays a photo of the driver;
new text end

new text begin (5) displays an image of the make and model of the transportation network company
vehicle; and
new text end

new text begin (6) identifies the make and model, as well as the license plate number, of the TNC
vehicle.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Digital network" has the meaning given in section 65B.472, subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Prearranged ride" has the meaning given in section 65B.472, subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Transportation network company" or "TNC" has the meaning given in section
65B.472, subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin (f) "Transportation network company driver" or "driver" has the meaning given in section
65B.472, subdivision 1. Transportation network company drivers are not common carriers.
new text end

new text begin (g) "Transportation network company rider" or "rider" has the meaning given in section
65B.472, subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin (h) "Transportation network company vehicle" or "TNC vehicle" has the meaning given
to "personal vehicle" in section 65B.472, subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Transportation network company account. new text end

new text begin (a) A transportation network
company account is established in the special revenue fund. The account consists of fees
collected under subdivision 3 and funds donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided
to the account.
new text end

new text begin (b) Funds in the account are annually appropriated to the commissioner for administrative
costs related to this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Transportation network company; license, general requirements. new text end

new text begin (a) In
order to operate in Minnesota, a transportation network company must obtain a license from
the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must issue a license to a transportation network company that
submits an application in the form and manner provided by the commissioner, meets the
requirements of this section, and pays an annual fee of $5,000. The annual fee covers all of
a transportation network company's drivers. The commissioner is prohibited from requiring
a per-driver or per-vehicle fee.
new text end

new text begin (c) A license issued under this section is not assignable or transferable and is valid until
it expires or is suspended, revoked, or canceled, whichever occurs first. A license is valid
for one year from the date issued, and the expiration date is unchanged on a suspended
license that is restored.
new text end

new text begin (d) A revoked license under subdivision 13 must not be reinstated. For a period of one
year from the date of revocation, the commissioner must not issue a new license to a
transportation network company for whom a license was revoked.
new text end

new text begin (e) A transportation network company must (1) be authorized or registered to do business
in Minnesota, and (2) maintain an agent for service of process in Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Transportation network company; fare requirements. new text end

new text begin (a) A transportation
network company may charge a fare for a prearranged ride provided to a rider if the
transportation network company discloses the fare or fare calculation method to the rider
via the digital network. If the fare is not disclosed to the rider before the prearranged ride
begins, the transportation network company must provide the rider with the option to receive
an estimated fare before the rider enters a TNC vehicle.
new text end

new text begin (b) Any payment by a rider for a prearranged ride by a driver must be made electronically
through the digital network.
new text end

new text begin (c) A transportation network company must provide the following to a rider before the
rider enters a TNC vehicle:
new text end

new text begin (1) the driver's first name;
new text end

new text begin (2) the make, model, and license plate number of the TNC vehicle; and
new text end

new text begin (3) the method by which the transportation network company calculates the applicable
rate or fare being charged.
new text end

new text begin (d) Within a reasonable time following the completion of a prearranged ride, the
transportation network company must transmit a receipt to the rider through electronic mail,
text message, or other electronic means. The receipt must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) the origin and destination of the trip;
new text end

new text begin (2) the total time and distance of the trip; and
new text end

new text begin (3) an itemization of the total fare paid, if any.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Driver qualifications. new text end

new text begin (a) Before permitting any individual to act as a driver,
a transportation network company must:
new text end

new text begin (1) confirm that the individual is at least 19 years of age, holds a valid driver's license,
and possesses proof of registration and has a plan of reparation security under section 65B.48
for the TNC vehicle;
new text end

new text begin (2) conduct a local, state, and national background check of the individual, including a
query of (i) the multistate/multijurisdiction criminal records locator or other similar
commercial national database, (ii) the U.S. Department of Justice national sex offender
public Web site, and (iii) the Web site maintained by the commissioner of corrections under
section 244.052, subdivision 4b; and
new text end

new text begin (3) obtain and review a driving history report for the individual.
new text end

new text begin (b) A transportation network company must not permit an individual to act as a driver
if the individual:
new text end

new text begin (1) has been convicted of more than three moving violations, as defined in section 171.04,
subdivision 1, within the past three years;
new text end

new text begin (2) has been convicted of a violation under any of the following within the past three
years:
new text end

new text begin (i) section 609.487, subdivision 3 or 4; or
new text end

new text begin (ii) section 171.24;
new text end

new text begin (3) has had a driver's license revoked pursuant to section 171.17, subdivision 1, or
suspended pursuant to section 171.18, subdivision 1, within the past three years;
new text end

new text begin (4) has been convicted of any of the following within the past seven years:
new text end

new text begin (i) a felony;
new text end

new text begin (ii) a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor violation of chapter 152;
new text end

new text begin (iii) any violation of section 169.09, subdivision 14; 169.13; 169.21, subdivision 2,
paragraph (c); 169.444, subdivision 2, paragraph (b); 169A.20, subdivision 1 or 2; or
169A.31; or
new text end

new text begin (iv) a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor violation of section 518B.01, subdivision 14;
609.2113; 609.2231; 609.224; 609.2242; 609.231; 609.2325; 609.233; 609.255; 609.324;
609.3243; 609.3451; 609.377; 609.378; 609.50; 609.52; 609.5631; 609.5632; 609.582;
609.591; 609.593; 609.594; 609.595; 609.596; 609.597; 609.66; 609.661; 609.665; 609.71;
609.713; 609.746; 609.748; 609.749; 609.7495; 609.78; 609.79, subdivision 1, clause (1),
item (i); or 629.75, subdivision 2; or
new text end

new text begin (5) is listed on the U.S. Department of Justice national sex offender public Web site, or
the Web site maintained by the commissioner of corrections under section 244.052,
subdivision 4b.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Driver operating requirements. new text end

new text begin (a) A driver is prohibited from:
new text end

new text begin (1) providing prearranged rides for a transportation network company unless the
transportation network company has a license under subdivision 3;
new text end

new text begin (2) providing prearranged rides unless the rider has been matched to the driver through
the digital network;
new text end

new text begin (3) soliciting a ride or accepting a street hail request for a ride; or
new text end

new text begin (4) soliciting or accepting cash payments for a fare from a rider.
new text end

new text begin (b) A driver must display a consistent and distinctive sign or emblem on the TNC vehicle
at all times while the driver is active on the digital network.
new text end

new text begin (c) A driver may refuse to transport a rider if the rider acts in an unlawful, disorderly,
or endangering manner.
new text end

new text begin (d) Upon request of a peace officer, a driver must display digital identification and
electronic evidence that the rider was matched through the digital network. If the information
described in this paragraph is contained on an electronic device, the driver is not required
to relinquish possession of the electronic device.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin TNC vehicle requirements; inspection. new text end

new text begin (a) Before permitting a TNC vehicle
to be used to provide prearranged rides, a transportation network company must conduct
or confirm that the TNC vehicle has undergone and passed a safety inspection.
new text end

new text begin (b) At a minimum, the safety inspection must evaluate the following components of the
vehicle:
new text end

new text begin (1) brake system;
new text end

new text begin (2) parking brakes;
new text end

new text begin (3) steering mechanism;
new text end

new text begin (4) windshield;
new text end

new text begin (5) rear window and other glass;
new text end

new text begin (6) windshield wipers;
new text end

new text begin (7) headlights;
new text end

new text begin (8) taillights;
new text end

new text begin (9) brake lights;
new text end

new text begin (10) turn signal lights;
new text end

new text begin (11) doors;
new text end

new text begin (12) front seat adjustment mechanism;
new text end

new text begin (13) horn;
new text end

new text begin (14) speedometer;
new text end

new text begin (15) bumpers;
new text end

new text begin (16) muffler and exhaust system;
new text end

new text begin (17) tires, including tread depth;
new text end

new text begin (18) interior and exterior mirrors; and
new text end

new text begin (19) safety belts.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin TNC vehicle requirements; vehicles and equipment. new text end

new text begin (a) A TNC vehicle must
(1) have four doors; (2) be registered under chapter 168 as a passenger automobile or
noncommercial vehicle, as defined in section 168.002; and (3) be designed to transport not
more than eight passengers, including the driver.
new text end

new text begin (b) A TNC vehicle sign or emblem displayed by a driver under subdivision 6 must:
new text end

new text begin (1) be approved by the commissioner of transportation, in consultation with the
commissioner of public safety;
new text end

new text begin (2) be sufficiently large and color-contrasted to be readable during daylight hours from
a distance of at least 50 feet;
new text end

new text begin (3) be reflective, illuminated, or otherwise visible in dark conditions; and
new text end

new text begin (4) sufficiently identify a TNC vehicle as being associated with the transportation network
company.
new text end

new text begin (c) A TNC vehicle may be equipped with no more than two removable, interior-mounted,
trade dress identifying devices as provided by the transportation network company, that are
designed to assist riders in identifying and communicating with drivers. The identifying
device may be illuminated and emit a steady beam of solid colored light in any direction
when the driver is logged in to the digital network. The identifying device may change the
color of light being emitted once the driver accepts a request to transport a rider and is within
0.4 miles of the rider.
new text end

new text begin (d) The identifying device under paragraph (c) must not:
new text end

new text begin (1) emit a light exceeding five candlepower;
new text end

new text begin (2) contain an illuminated area that exceeds 20 square inches;
new text end

new text begin (3) display the colors red, amber, or blue;
new text end

new text begin (4) project a flashing, oscillating, alternating, or rotating light, or a glaring or dazzling
light; and
new text end

new text begin (5) be attached to the windshield.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Zero-tolerance intoxicating substance policy. new text end

new text begin (a) A transportation network
company must implement a zero-tolerance intoxicating substance policy for drivers that
prohibits any amount of driver intoxication while providing a prearranged ride. The
transportation network company must include on its Web site a notice concerning the
transportation network company's intoxicating substance policy and include a means for a
rider or another individual to submit a complaint regarding a suspected violation of the
policy.
new text end

new text begin (b) Upon receipt of a rider complaint alleging a violation of the intoxicating substance
policy, the transportation network company must immediately suspend the driver's access
to the digital network and conduct an investigation into the reported incident. At a minimum,
the suspension must last for the duration of the investigation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Nondiscrimination and accessibility. new text end

new text begin (a) A transportation network company
must implement a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of destination, race, color,
national origin, religious belief or affiliation, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or
gender identity with respect to all potential riders. The policy must also prohibit drivers
from refusing to provide service to an individual with a service animal.
new text end

new text begin (b) A transportation network company must notify all drivers of the nondiscrimination
policy. All drivers must comply with the nondiscrimination policy.
new text end

new text begin (c) A transportation network company is prohibited from imposing any additional charge
on a rider with a physical disability because of the disability.
new text end

new text begin (d) A transportation network company must provide a rider an opportunity to indicate
whether the rider requires a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. If a wheelchair-accessible vehicle
cannot be provided, the transportation network company must direct the requesting rider to
an alternate provider of wheelchair-accessible service, if one is available.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Records; retention; inspections. new text end

new text begin (a) A transportation network company must
maintain records that document compliance with the requirements of this section for two
years from the date of documentation.
new text end

new text begin (b) For the sole purpose of verifying that a transportation network company is in
compliance with the requirements of this section, the commissioner may visually inspect
records that the transportation network company is required to maintain under this
subdivision. For records of drivers, TNC vehicles, riders, or prearranged rides, the inspection
must only review a random sample of the records. Any data furnished to the commissioner
may exclude information identifying specific TNC drivers or passengers, unless the
commissioner demonstrates that there is good cause to inspect the identifying information.
Except for an inspection under paragraph (c), the commissioner must not perform more
than one inspection of a transportation network company each year.
new text end

new text begin (c) In response to a specific complaint made to the commissioner against a driver or a
transportation network company, the commissioner may inspect records maintained by the
transportation network company under this subdivision that are necessary to investigate and
resolve the complaint. Any data furnished to the commission may exclude information that
would identify specific drivers or passengers, unless the identity of a driver or rider is
relevant to the complaint.
new text end

new text begin (d) An inspection under this subdivision must take place at a mutually agreed upon
location in a city of the first class that is located within the metropolitan area, as defined in
section 473.121, subdivision 2, or through a mutually agreed upon secure electronic process.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Data practices; liability. new text end

new text begin (a) Data disclosed to the commissioner by a
transportation network company, including the names, addresses, and any other personally
identifiable information of drivers or riders, is nonpublic data or private data on individuals,
as defined in section 13.02, subdivisions 9 and 12.
new text end

new text begin (b) If data provided to the commissioner pursuant to this section is sought through a
court order or subpoena, the commissioner must promptly notify the transportation network
company. If there is a breach of the security of the data as provided under section 13.055,
the commissioner must notify the transportation network company in the same manner as
provided for individuals under that section.
new text end

new text begin (c) A transportation network company shall disclose a rider's personal identifying
information to a person other than the rider only if:
new text end

new text begin (1) the rider consents;
new text end

new text begin (2) disclosure is required by a legal obligation, including as part of an investigation
under subdivision 11;
new text end

new text begin (3) disclosure is required to protect or defend the terms of use of the transportation
network company service or to investigate violation of the terms; or
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new text begin (4) disclosure is as provided in paragraph (d).
new text end

new text begin (d) A transportation network company may share a rider's name with the driver
transporting the rider in order to facilitate identification of the rider, or to facilitate
communication between the rider and the driver.
new text end

new text begin (e) A transportation network company is not civilly or criminally liable for a violation
of chapter 13 by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Violations; enforcement. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner may issue an order that
requires violations of this section by a transportation network company to be corrected,
assesses a penalty of up to $500 for each violation, or both. The commissioner may suspend,
revoke, or deny renewal of a license for a violation of this section.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must immediately suspend a license if the commissioner determines
that the transportation network company failed to maintain required insurance and must not
restore the suspended license until proof of insurance is provided.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must revoke a license if the commissioner determines that the
transportation network company (1) knowingly made a material false or misleading statement
in a license application; or (2) operated as a transportation network company under this
section while the license was suspended.
new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner may issue an order that requires violations of this section by a
driver to be corrected, assess a penalty of up to $100 for each violation, or both. The
commissioner may issue an order requiring a transportation network company to suspend
a driver for a violation of this section.
new text end

new text begin (e) For an order or administrative penalty under this subdivision, the commissioner must
follow the procedures in section 221.036, subdivisions 4 to 10. A transportation network
company or a driver may request an administrative hearing or petition a court under the
procedures in section 221.036, subdivisions 7 to 10.
new text end

new text begin (f) A person who violates this section is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Uniform statewide regulation. new text end

new text begin (a) This section applies uniformly throughout
the state and in all political subdivisions.
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new text begin (b) This section supersedes any ordinance or other regulation adopted by a political
subdivision that specifically governs transportation network companies, drivers, or TNC
vehicles, including those adopted before the effective date of this section.
new text end

new text begin (c) A political subdivision is prohibited from:
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new text begin (1) imposing any fee on a transportation network company, driver, or TNC vehicle if
the fee relates to (i) providing prearranged rides, (ii) entry into the jurisdiction of the political
subdivision, or (iii) operations of the transportation network company; or
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new text begin (2) requiring a transportation network company or driver to obtain a business license or
other similar authorization to operate within the political subdivision's jurisdiction.
new text end

new text begin (d) An airport is prohibited from imposing any regulatory or licensing requirement that
supplements or is inconsistent with the requirements in this section, except that an airport
may:
new text end

new text begin (1) charge reasonable fees for use of the airport or its facilities;
new text end

new text begin (2) require a transportation network company to enter into an agreement with or otherwise
obtain authorization from an airport prior to allowing TNC drivers to pick up passengers at
the airport; and
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new text begin (3) adopt reasonable regulations governing the operation of TNC vehicles at the airport,
including procedures governing staging, dropping off or picking up passengers at the airport,
or use of airport facilities.
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Sec. 9. new text beginEFFECTIVE DATE.
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new text begin This act is effective January 1, 2019, and applies to transportation network companies
in operation on or after that date.
new text end