1400.1 This chapter establishes operating requirements applicable to the businesses and individuals that provide black car service, to ensure the safety of passengers, operators, and the general public, to protect consumers, to require the collection of and payment to the District of Columbia of a passenger surcharge, and for other lawful purposes.

1400.2 The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted to comply with the language and intent of the Establishment Act, as amended.

1400.3 Additional requirements for the owners, operators, and vehicles that participate in providing black car service are contained in Chapter 12.

1400.4 Additional requirements for digital dispatch services are contained in Chapter 16.

1400.5 In the event of a conflict between a provision of this chapter and a provision of another chapter of this title, the more restrictive provision shall control.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 12410 (August 30, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 140 (January 2, 2015).