Pennsylvania · Through 2026-08-24 (Statute Update stamp, 53 Pa.C.S.)

53 Pa.C.S. § 5741.1: Power of authority.

(a) General rule.--In addition to the other powers conferred upon the authority by other provisions of this title, the authority is empowered to issue certificates of public convenience in accordance with this subchapter.
(b) Application.--An application for a certificate of public convenience must be made to the authority in writing, be verified by oath or affirmation, be in the form required by the authority and contain information required by the authority.
(c) Procedure.--
(1) The authority has the power to rescind or revoke a certificate of public convenience granted to an existing holder or a new recipient for the operation of limousines within a city of the first class.
(2) The authority has the power to grant immediate temporary certificates of convenience for limousine service within cities of the first class. Temporary certificates are subject to further investigation before a permanent certificate shall be granted by the authority.
(3) The transfer of a certificate of public convenience by any means or device shall be subject to the prior approval of the authority, which may attach conditions it deems proper.

Where this section sits in the code

Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY
PART V PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, UTILITIES AND SERVICES
SUBPART A GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 57 TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES IN FIRST CLASS CITIES
SUBCHAPTER C LIMOUSINES

(b) Application.--An application for a certificate of public convenience must be made to the authority in writing, be verified by oath or affirmation, be in the form required by the authority and contain information required by the authority.

(1) The authority has the power to rescind or revoke a certificate of public convenience granted to an existing holder or a new recipient for the operation of limousines within a city of the first class.

(2) The authority has the power to grant immediate temporary certificates of convenience for limousine service within cities of the first class. Temporary certificates are subject to further investigation before a permanent certificate shall be granted by the authority.

(3) The transfer of a certificate of public convenience by any means or device shall be subject to the prior approval of the authority, which may attach conditions it deems proper.

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