Utah Code § 72-9-103

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 72-9-103 - Rulemaking - Motor vehicle liability coverage for certain motor carriers - Adjudicative proceedings
(1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules:
(a) adopting by reference in whole or in part the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including minimum security requirements for motor carriers;
(b) specifying the equipment required to be carried in each tow truck, including limits on loads that may be moved based on equipment capacity and load weight; and
(c) providing for the necessary administration and enforcement of this chapter.
(2)
(a) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a), the department shall not require a motor carrier to comply with 49 C.F.R. Part 387 Subpart B if the motor carrier is:
(i) engaging in or transacting the business of transporting passengers by an intrastate commercial vehicle that has a seating capacity of no more than 30 passengers; and
(ii) a licensed child care provider under Section 26B-2-403.
(b) Policies containing motor vehicle liability coverage for a motor carrier described under Subsection (2)(a) shall require minimum coverage of:
(i) $1,000,000 for a vehicle with a seating capacity of up to 20 passengers; or
(ii) $1,500,000 for a vehicle with a seating capacity of up to 30 passengers.
(3) The department shall comply with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, in its adjudicative proceedings.

Utah Code § 72-9-103

Amended by Chapter 330, 2023 General Session ,§ 23, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by Chapter 96, 2017 General Session ,§ 5, eff. 5/9/2017.
Amended by Chapter 274, 2011, 2011 General Session.