Rule 570-38-6-.03 - License Application(1) Except as provided for by law, before any ride share network service, taxi service, or transportation referral service provider transports any passengers, refers any passengers to be transported by another person or entity, or connects any passengers with any other person or entity for transport on or over any public highway of the State of Georgia, said ride share network service, taxi service, or transportation referral service provider shall first register with and secure an annual license from the Department using a form or forms supplied by the Department and pay a fee of no more than $100.00 based upon the date on which the registration is made and as set forth on the registration forms. The filing fee shall accompany the registration, and the registration shall not be complete until the fee is paid. The registration fee is nonrefundable.(2) A person or entity may register for a license as a ride share network service, a taxi service, and a transportation referral service (or any combination thereof) using a single registration, provided the following requirements are met: (a) the registrant pays the required filing fee for each license for which the registrant is applying;(b) the registrant indicates on their registration form(s) which license(s) the registrant is applying for; and(c) the registrant meets all of the other requirements in these Rules and under federal and state law to receive and maintain all licenses for which they are applying.(3) A person or entity which is a "limousine carrier" as defined by O.C.G.A. § 40-1-151, and which (1) is certified by the State as a limousine carrier; (2) is in good standing; and (3) has complied with the requirements under State law pertaining to limousine carriers shall be automatically registered as a transportation referral service provider through the licensure and permitting process pertaining to limousine carriers. Such persons or entities shall not be required to register separately for a license as a transportation referral service provider or register for renewal as contemplated in Rule 570-38-6-.05, provided such person or entity complies with the renewal requirements applicable to them as a certified limousine carrier.(4) The registration form provided by the Department shall require that the registrant provide the following information: (a) the name of the person or entity registering for a license;(b) the current business address of the person or entity registering for a license;(c) the current business telephone number of the person or entity registering for a license;(d) the current e-mail address of the person or entity registering for a license;(e) if the registrant is an entity, the full name(s) and mailing address(es) of the owner(s) of that entity;(f) if the person or entity is registering for a license as a transportation referral service provider: 1. a certification that the registrant meets and will throughout the term of their license continue to meet all requirements under state law for registration and operation as a transportation referral service provider; and2. a current list of all limousine carriers and taxi services that it utilizes to provide transportation services in this state at the time of their application which complies with the requirements of Rule 570-38-6-.10(1)(a).(g) If the person or entity is registering for a license as a ride share network service, a certification that the registrant meets and will throughout the term of their license continue to meet all requirements under state law for registration and operation as a ride share network service;(h) If the person or entity is registering for a license as a taxi service, a certification that the registrant meets and will throughout the term of their license continue to meet all requirements under state law for registration and operation as a taxi service; and(i) Any other information deemed necessary by the Department and authorized by law for the Department to require as part of the registration process.(5) The business name provided by the applicant in its application must match the business name listed on all additional documentation the applicant is required or requested to submit to the Department in accordance with law or these Rules during the application process or while operating as a ride share network service, taxi service, transportation referral service, or transportation referral service provider.(6) The Department shall issue a license if:(a) the registration form(s) is/are complete;(b) the registrant has complied with all requirements of state law pertaining to licensure as a ride share network service, transportation referral service provider, and/or taxi service; and(c) the registrant has complied with all requirements of this Subchapter pertaining to registration.(7) The Department may refuse to issue a license where the registrant has failed to meet the requirements set forth in paragraph (6) of this Rule. If the Department denies a registrant a license under this Rule, the registrant shall be entitled to a hearing to contest the denial only upon written request made within 30 days of notice of denial as defined in paragraph (7) of this Rule.(8) The Department shall notify registrants for a license under this Rule of any license denial by certified mail to the address provided by the registrant pursuant to subparagraph (4)(b) of this Rule. Notice under this rule shall be deemed effective by the earlier of (1) the date upon which delivery by certified mail is made of the notice to the registrant; or(2) three days after notice is sent by certified mail to the registrant.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 570-38-6-.03
O.C.G.A. §§ 40-1-54; 40-1-192; 40-1-193; 40-1-193.1; 40-1-197.
Original Rule entitled "License Application" adopted. F. Apr. 21, 2020; eff. May 11, 2020.