§ 13-2-332. OPERATING AUTHORITY APPLICATION.

(A)

To obtain operating authority for an electric low-speed vehicle service, a person must make written application to the department in accordance with Section 13-2-161 ( Operating Authority Application Required ).

(B)

In addition to the documentation required under Section 13-2-161 ( Operating Authority Application Required ), a person applying for operating authority for an electric low-speed vehicle service must include in the application:

(1)

proof of the manufacturer's product liability insurance; and

(2)

manufacturer documentation:

(a)

describing the size and weight of the electric low-speed vehicle and the length of time the vehicle will operate before the battery must be recharged; and

(b)

verifying that the maximum speed of the electric low-speed vehicle does not exceed 25 miles per hour;

(3)

a proposed logo and color scheme to distinguish an applicant's electric low-speed vehicles from other ground transportation services; and

(4)

information requested by the department, including information that is responsive to criteria recommended by the department relating to:

(a)

proposed routes;

(b)

schedule and frequency of operation;

(c)

proposed fixed fare structure;

(d)

use of electric power from a clean, renewable source; and

(e)

safety factors, including insurance and driver qualifications.

(C)

The department shall evaluate applications for an operating authority based on the applicant's submission of information that is responsive to the application criteria, including information that meets the criteria specified in the department's description of the desired operation of electric low-speed vehicle services.

Source: Ord. 20111020-053; Ord. 20120927-074; Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 11, 11-17-14 .