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. No comments were filed.

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 for hire 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 June 21, 2007. The following Commissioners voted favorably thereon:

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PAUL CLANON Executive Director

MICHAEL R. PEEVEY

President

DIAN M. GRUENEICH

JOHN A. BOHN

RACHELLE B. CHONG

TIMOTHY ALAN SIMON

Commissioners