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R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-14.1-1. Definitions
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Terms used in this chapter shall be construed as follows, unless another meaning is expressed or is clearly apparent from the language or context: (1) “Certificate” means a certificate of operating authority issued to a public motor vehicle. (2) “Charter carrier” means a provider…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-14.1-10. Certification of business previously established
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The business of operating any public motor vehicle not subject to regulation shall now be subject to the provisions of this chapter. However, businesses that have been providing continuous transportation services akin to the public motor vehicle services defined and described in …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-14.1-2. Powers of division
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Every person owning or operating a motor vehicle engaged as a public motor vehicle is declared a common carrier and subject to the jurisdiction of the division of public utilities and carriers. The division may prescribe any rules and regulations that it deems proper to ensure ad…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-14.1-3. Certificate required for public motor vehicle operation — Application and fee
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No person shall operate a public motor vehicle in any city or town in the state until the person shall have obtained a certificate from the division certifying that the applicant is fit, willing, and able to provide the services as a public motor vehicle in the transportation of …