WEST virginia legislature

2017 regular session

Committee Substitute

for

Committee Substitute

for

Senate Bill 343

By Senator Beach

[Originating in the Committee on Government Organization; reported on March 27, 2017]

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §17-29-15a, relating to transportation network companies; prohibiting solicitation of rides; prohibiting occupation of designated taxi stands; and providing criminal penalties and fines. 

Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, be amended by adding thereto a new section, designated §17-29-15a, to read as follows:

ARTICLE 29.  Transportation Network Companies.

§17-29-15a. Solicitation and taxi stand occupation prohibited.

(a) A transportation network company driver may not solicit rides from potential customers.

(b) A transportation network company driver may not occupy a designated taxi stand.

(c) Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall for the first offense be fined $25; and for a second or subsequent offense be fined $50.