Rule 560-10-11-.01 - Registration of Motor Vehicles Operated as a Taxicab or Limousine(1) As used in this Chapter; (a) The term 'Taxicab' shall have the same meaning as provided for in O.C.G.A. § 40-1-1(63.1), 1. A Taxicab may have the body style of a coupe, sedan, van, or sports utility vehicle.2. A Taxicab may operate with or without a meter.(b) The term 'Limousine' shall mean any vehicle operated by a Limousine carrier as provided for in paragraph (5) of O.C.G.A. § 46-7-85.1.(2) The owner of every vehicle operated as a Taxicab or Limousine shall, prior to operating in this state, register and obtain a distinctive Taxicab or Limousine license plate. (a) The owner that obtains a replacement vehicle for a currently registered Taxicab or Limousine shall within three business days:1. Remove the license plate.2. Register the replacement Taxicab or Limousine.3. Transfer the license plate as provided for in O.C.G.A. § 40-2-42.(3) An owner who sells or otherwise ceases to operate as a Taxicab or Limousine shall remove the distinctive license plate and cancel the registration within three (3) business days.(4) The owner of any vehicle operated as a Taxicab or Limousine that fails to license and register such vehicle shall be subject to penalties provided for in these regulations and Georgia Law.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 560-10-11-.01
Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra Sess. Pp. 77, 81, 91, 1961, pp.68, 69, 71, 88, 1963, pp.32, 33.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 40-2-11, 40-2-168, 48-2-12.
Original Rule entitled "Establishment of the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Board and Its Purpose" adopted. F. and eff. June 30, 1965.Repealed: F. Sept. 11, 2002; eff. Oct. 1, 2002.Amended: New Rule entitled "Registration of Motor Vehicles Operated as a Taxicab or Limousine" adopted. F. Dec. 28, 2010; eff. Jan. 17, 2011.