ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [5351. - 5363.]
Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2146.
§§ 5351–5363 · 16 sections
- § 5351 This chapter may be cited as the “Passenger Charter-party Carriers’ Act.”
- § 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…
- § 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…
- § 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…
- § 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…
- § 5355 Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions and general provisions set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
- § 5355.5 (a) “Chartering party” means the person, corporation, or other entity that prearranges with a charter-party carrier of passengers for transportation services.…
- § 5356 “Corporation” includes a corporation, a company, an association, and a joint stock association.
- § 5357 “Person” includes an individual, a firm, or a copartnership.
- § 5358 “Public highway” includes every public street, road, or highway in this State.
- § 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,…
- § 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…
- § 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…
- § 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…
- § 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…
- § 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…