§ 46-7-85.1 - Definitions - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 46-7-85.1 (2010)
46-7-85.1. Definitions

As used in this article, the term:

(1) "Certificate" means a certificate issued by the commission.

(2) "Chauffeur" means any person with a Georgia state driver's license who meets the qualifications as prescribed in Code Section 46-7-85.10 and who is authorized by the commissioner of driver services to drive a limousine under this article.

(3) "Commission" means the Public Service Commission.

(4) "Limousine" means any motor vehicle that meets the manufacturer's specifications for a luxury limousine with a designed seating capacity for no more than ten passengers and with a minimum of five seats located behind the operator of the vehicle, and which does not have a door at the rear of the vehicle designed to allow passenger entry or exit; further, no vehicle shall be permitted to be operated both as a taxicab and a limousine.

(5) "Limousine carrier" means any person operating a prearranged service regularly rendered to the public by furnishing transportation as a motor common carrier for hire, not over fixed routes, by means of one or more unmetered:

(A) Limousines;

(B) Extended limousines;

(C) Sedans;

(D) Extended sedans;

(E) Sport utility vehicles;

(F) Extended sport utility vehicles;

(G) Other vehicles with a capacity for transporting no more than 10 persons for hire; or

(H) Any combination of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of this paragraph

on the basis of telephone contract or written contract. A limousine carrier shall not use per capita rates or charges.

(6) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, or joint-stock association, and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or personal representative thereof.

(7) "Public highway" means every public street, road, or highway in this state.