65-2A-7: Operating authorities in general.

A. Other than an entity receiving funding to supplement transportation services through Title III B of the federal Older Americans Act of 1965, no person shall offer or provide a transportation service for hire within the state without first obtaining an appropriate operating authority from the department. Every motor carrier providing a transportation service shall meet and comply with the requirements of the Motor Carrier Act and the lawfully adopted rules and orders of the department.

B. A certificate or warrant, or a change in a certificate, shall be effective from the date issued by the department and shall remain in effect until canceled, revoked, suspended or amended.

C. A motor carrier shall carry a copy of its operating authority in each motor vehicle it operates in New Mexico.

D. A certificated service carrier shall render reasonably continuous and adequate service as the department may by rule prescribe.