Rule 570-38-4-.02 - Definitions(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this rule, when used in this Subchapter, the terms defined in O.C.G.A. §§ 40-1-1 and 40-1-100shall have the same definition as provided in those code sections. Where a conflict exists between a definition provided by paragraph (2) of this rule and state law, the definition provided state law shall control.(2) For the purposes of this Subchapter, the term(a) "Disabled" shall mean an individual who, by reason of illness, injury, age, congenital malfunction, or other permanent or temporary incapacity or disability, is unable to utilize mass transportation facilities as effectively as persons who are not so affected.(b) "Elderly" shall mean an individual or individuals over the age of 60 years;(c) "Non-Emergency Medical Passenger Carrier" or "NEMPC" shall mean any person or entity that is defined by this Rule as a passenger carrier and that owns or operates vehicles for the purpose of transporting persons who are elderly or disabled to or from a location or locations to receive medical care or prescription medication, provided however that an entity that is specifically excluded from being defined as a "motor carrier" pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 40-1-100(12)(B) or a similar applicable law shall not be considered a NEMPC.(d) "Passenger carrier" shall mean any person or entity who is falls within the scope of this Subchapter pursuant to Rule 570-38-4-.01.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 570-38-4-.02
O.C.G.A. §§ 40-1-54; 40-1-01.
Original Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. Apr. 21, 2020; eff. May 11, 2020.