Survey of Laws and Regulations of Airport Commercial Ground Transportation (2008)

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100 NEVADA Statewide Regulations Nevada Taxi Cab Authority The Nevada Taxi Cab Authority has the general power to regulate taxicabs and taxi companies. The authority may regulate the number of cabs, areas of service, operating rules, permit requirements, enforcement procedures, and other acts necessary to regulate taxicabs within the State of Nevada. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.8818 (2007). Nevada Transportation Authority The Nevada Transportation Service Authority (Nev. TSA) regulates all other types of intrastate transportation in Nevada. This includes charter buses; common, contract, or private carriers; shuttle services; scenic tours; limousines; and taxicabs. Nev. Admin. Code § 706.101–706.393 (2007). The Nev. TSA also hears appeals of the Nevada Taxi Cab Authority’s decisions. Nev. Admin. Code § 706.9914 (2007). Case History After a police officer seized a taxi permit from a driver, the driver challenged the officer’s authority to take the permit. The Appellate Court then addressed the authority of peace officers to regulate passenger carriers. The Appellate Court determined that local police officers must comply with Nevada Taxi Cab Authority regulations. As a result, a local sheriff may not seize a taxi driver’s permit because the Nevada Taxi Cab Authority regulations only permit seizure after a designated hearing. Lamb v. Mirin., 90, Nev. 329, 526 P.2d 80 (1974). Nevada—McCarran International Airport (LAS) Overview Commercial transportation at LAS is regulated differently than at most airports within the United States. The Nevada state government creates most of the commercial ground transportation regulation through two of its agencies: the Nev. TSA and the Nevada Taxi Cab Authority. Clark County, the owner and operator of LAS, regulates commercial ground transportation through its County Code. LAS is a semi-closed system. Local Clark County Code Cited as: County Code ch. x (2007). Rates and Charges The airport director is given several powers under the County Code to regulate commercial

101 ground transportation: 1. Set rates and fares within the limits prescribed by the county. County Code ch. 20.09.010(a) (2007). 2. Implement an AVI system to collect these fares. Id. 3. Create a Consolidated Car Rental Facility, and collect fares from operators. Id. 4. Develop rules and signage for vehicles on airport roads. Id. Trip Fees 1. Taxicabs must pay a trip fee. County Code ch. 20.09.020 (2007). 2. Infrequent operators may choose not to register with the airport or install an AVI transponder provided they pay the Infrequent User Fee. Id. 3. Companies with individual agreements with the airport may operate on a different rate schedule. Id. Customer Service and Discrimination Clark County forbids commercial transporters from discriminating on the grounds of race, color, or national origin. County Code ch. 20.09.030 (2007). Violations All persons who violate Clark County ground transportation regulations are guilty of a misdemeanor. County Code ch. 20.09.040 (2007). Traffic Regulations The County Code contains general and airport- only rules-of-the road. County Code ch. 20.08 (2007). General Taxicab Regulations Clark County generally regulates taxicabs within its jurisdiction. Drivers, operators, and vehicles are regulated, inspected, and given permits by the County Sheriff. County Code ch. 15.08 (2007). Airport Rules Companies licensed by the state to operate at LAS must sign up and obtain an AVI system. The AVI system is maintained by the airport under authority from Clark County. County Code ch. 20.09.010 (2007).

102 Federal Jurisdiction Vehicles carrying passengers with immediate prior or subsequent movement by air and staying within a 25-mi radius of LAS are exempt from FMCSA regulations. 49 C.F.R. § 372.117 (2007). Transportation within the municipal limits of Las Vegas is exempt. 49 U.S.C.S. § 13506 (2007). Contact Information General Information (702) 261-5211 Landside Operations (702) 261-5663 Nev. TSA (702) 486-3303, ext. 400 Nev. Taxi Cab Authority (702) 668-4025 Nevada—Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) Overview Commercial transportation at RNO is regulated differently than at most U.S. airports. The Nevada state government creates most of the commercial ground transportation regulation through two of its agencies: the Nev. TSA and the Nevada Taxi Cab Authority. In addition, all commercial ground carriers must sign an agreement to obtain a permit to operate on airport grounds. This agreement contains airport operating provisions. RNO is a semi-closed system. Local Agreement and Application for Ground Transportation Permit Cited as: Agreement § x (2007). Fees Operators shall pay a monthly fee to the authority to conduct business on airport grounds. Agreement § 1 (2007). Records and Permits Operators shall maintain complete and accurate records of their business operations. Agreement § 2 (2007). Operators must be properly insured in the amount required by the airport authority. Agreement § 10 (2007). Vehicle Operations Companies licensed by the state to operate at RNO must sign up and obtain an AVI system. Agreement § 7 (2007). Vehicles must be kept in proper working condition, kept neat and clean, and maintain registration with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. Agreement § 8 (2007). Driver Rules Drivers will not solicit passengers on airport grounds, and must maintain a neat and

103 professional appearance. Agreement §§ 8, 9 (2007). Suspensions and Appeals Permit may be revoked by the authority upon 10 days written notice to operator for violating any provision of the agreement. Agreement § 12 (2007). Federal Jurisdiction Vehicles carrying passengers with immediate prior or subsequent movement by air and staying within a 25-mi radius of RNO are exempt from FMCSA 123 regulations. 49 C.F.R. § 372.117 (2007). Transportation within the municipal limits of Reno is exempt. 49 U.S.C.S. § 13506 (2007). Contact Information General Information (775) 328-6400 Ground Transportation (775) 328-6566 Property Administration (775) 328-6480 Nev. TSA (702) 486-3303, ext. 400 Nevada Taxi Cab Authority (702) 668-4025