California · Public Utilities Code - PUC

PUC §5362: With respect to a motor vehicle used in the transportation of persons for compensation by a charter-party carrier of passengers, “owner” means the corporation or person who is registered with the Depa

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This statute defines 'owner' of a motor vehicle used by a charter-party carrier of passengers as the corporation or person registered with the Department.

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With respect to a motor vehicle used in the transportation of persons for compensation by a charter-party carrier of passengers, “owner” means the corporation or person who is registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles as the owner of the vehicle, or who has a legal right to possession of the vehicle pursuant to a lease or rental agreement.

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