R E S O L U T I O N

RESOLUTION AMENDING GENERAL ORDER 157-D TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF LIMOUSINE

SUMMARY

This resolution amends General Order (GO) 157-D by revising the definition of "limousine" so that it agrees with the definition provided in Public Utilities (Pub. Util.) Code Section 5371.4(i), as amended.

BACKGROUND

GO 157-D contains rules and regulations governing the operations of charter-party carriers of passengers. Part 2 contains definitions of words and terms used in the GO. Part 2.05 defines "limousine" as follows:

A "limousine" includes any luxury sedan, of either standard or extended length, with a seating capacity of not more than 9 passengers, including the driver, used in the transportation of passengers for hire on a prearranged basis to or from airports within this state.

Senate Bill 1840 (Statutes of 2006, Chapter 694) amended the statutory definition of limousine effective January 1, 2007. Pub. Util. Code Section 5371.4(i) now reads:

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.

The Consumer Protection and Safety Division (CPSD) sent a letter to all charter-party carriers on December 13, 2006, informing them of the new definition. CPSD recommends that Part 2.05 of GO 157-D be revised so that the GO and Code definitions are the same.

DISCUSSION

We agree that the definition of limousine in Part 2.05 of GO 157-D should comport with the definition in Pub. Util. Code Section 5371.4(i). We will amend the GO effective immediately.

COMMENTS ON DRAFT RESOLUTION

To comply with Pub. Util. Code Section 311(g), CPSD commenced publication of a Daily Calendar notice on May 17, 2007, that apprised the public of the availability of this draft resolution and solicited submission of comments by

June 6, 2007.

FINDINGS

1. GO 157-D contains rules and regulations governing the operations of charter-party carriers.

2. Part 2.05 of GO 157-D defines "limousine."

3. SB 1840 amended the definition of limousine provided in Pub. Util. Code Section 5371.4(i) effective January 1, 2007.

4. The Commission's definition should be revised so that it is the same as the Code definition.

THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that:

1. General Order 157-D is amended by revising Part 2.05 to state:

"LIMOUSINE". A "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 on a prearranged basis within this state.

2. The Executive Director shall cause a copy of this resolution to be mailed to every licensed charter-party carrier.

This resolution is effective today.

I certify that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting on _____________, 2007. The following Commissioners voted favorably thereon:

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PAUL CLANON Executive Director

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

505 VAN NESS AVENUE

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-3298

May 17, 2007

TO: PARTIES THAT MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN DRAFT RESOLUTION TL-19090 AMENDING GENERAL ORDER 157-D TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF LIMOUSINE

Attached is draft Resolution TL-19090 of the Consumer Protection and Safety Division (CPSD). It will be on the June 21, 2007, Commission meeting agenda. The Commission may then vote on this resolution or it may postpone a vote until later.

When the Commission votes on the resolution, it may adopt all or part of it as written, amend or modify it, or set it aside and prepare a different resolution. Only when the Commission acts does the resolution become binding on the parties.

Interested parties may submit comments on the draft resolution. An original and two copies of the comments should be submitted to:

Paul Wuerstle, Manager

CPSD - Transportation Enforcement Branch

Public Utilities Commission

505 Van Ness Ave., 2^nd Floor

San Francisco, CA 94102

CPSD must receive comments by June 6, 2007. Comments shall be limited to five pages in length. They shall focus on factual, legal or technical errors in the proposed resolution.

Very truly yours,

/s/

PAUL WUERSTLE, Manager

Transportation Enforcement Branch

Consumer Protection and Safety Division