N.J. Admin. Code § 16:65-9.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 16:65-9.8 - Certificate of limited duration for emergencies

(a) Certificates authorizing transportation utility operations for a specified period of limited duration may be granted by an order of the Commissioner due to emergency, extraordinary, unusual or very rare events. The order may supersede or suspend for its duration, any provisions of this chapter.

(b) The order of the Commissioner shall include the duration and extent of its applicability and controlling application, and shall establish such conditions and restrictions as the Commissioner deems necessary to protect the public interest. Conditions and restrictions specified in the order of the Commissioner shall include:

1. Vehicle and equipment limitations or specifications;

2. Requirements for vehicular or equipment inspections;

3. Requirements or procedures regarding evidence of insurance;

4. Conditions or limitations regarding any tariffs or charges;

5. Schedules or any other operational provisions;

6. Procedures, standards or criteria applicable to the selection, rejection or specification of vehicles, equipment or operators thereof; and

7. Any other condition, requirement, or limitation deemed necessary by the Commissioner for the public interest.

(c) Each certificate may include:

1. Limitations as to routes as permitted or prohibited areas of operation; and

2. Permitted places or conditions for passenger loading or unloading.

(d) The order authorizing the certificates shall include a determination that the operation of the transportation service is in the public interest. The order may be issued by the Department in the public interest, with or without a request or petition for an order.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:65-9.8

Recodified from 16:65-8.8 by 47 N.J.R. 1997(a), effective 8/3/2015