05 LC 34
0340
House
Bill 726
By:
Representatives Rice of the
51st,
Murphy of the
23rd,
Dollar of the
45th,
and Sims of the
169th
A
BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
AN ACT
To
amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated, relating to motor common or contract carriers, so as to require
carrieŕs
representatives to complete an educational seminar on motor carrier operation;
to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal
conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE
IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION
1.
Article
1 of Chapter 7 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating
to motor common or contract carriers, is amended by striking subsection (a) of
Code Section 46-7-15.1, relating to a motor carrier of property permit, and
inserting in its place the following:
"(a)
Before any motor carrier of property shall operate any motor vehicle on or over
any public highway of this state, it shall first secure a motor carrier of
property permit from the commissioner by making application therefor on forms
supplied by the commissioner and paying the required filing fee. The application
shall be in writing and under oath and shall include such information as the
commissioner may require including, but not limited to:
(1)
Whether hazardous commodities will be transported;
(2)
The number and type of vehicles to be utilized;
(3)
The
carrieŕs
safety record and safety rating;
and
(4)
Proof of compliance with applicable insurance or self-insurance
requirements;
and
(5)
Evidence the
carrieŕs
representative or representatives have completed an educational seminar on motor
carrier operations and applicable safety regulations which has been certified by
the state revenue
commissioner."
SECTION
2.
This
Act shall become effective on July 1, 2005.
SECTION
3.
All
laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.