A person may not, except as provided in this chapter, transport passengers for compensation:(1) on regular routes within the territorial jurisdiction of a political subdivision; or(2) as a special and charter carrier;until after obtaining from the department a certificate. A certificate may not be issued until after a public hearing and a consideration of the service, if any, rendered in the territory of the proposed motor vehicle operations by other common carriers, whether by motor vehicle, railroad, or otherwise.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
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