1. (1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules:

   1. (a) adopting by reference in whole or in part the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including minimum security requirements for motor carriers;
   2. (b) specifying the equipment required to be carried in each tow truck, including limits on loads that may be moved based on equipment capacity and load weight; and
   3. (c) providing for the necessary administration and enforcement of this chapter.

2. (2)

   1. (a) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a), the department shall not require a motor carrier to comply with 49 C.F.R. Part 387 Subpart B if the motor carrier is:

      1. (i) engaging in or transacting the business of transporting passengers by an intrastate commercial vehicle that has a seating capacity of no more than 30 passengers; and
      2. (ii) a licensed child care provider under Section 26B-2-403.

   2. (b) Policies containing motor vehicle liability coverage for a motor carrier described under Subsection (2)(a) shall require minimum coverage of:

      1. (i) $1,000,000 for a vehicle with a seating capacity of up to 20 passengers; or
      2. (ii) $1,500,000 for a vehicle with a seating capacity of up to 30 passengers.
3. (3) The department shall comply with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, in its adjudicative proceedings.

Amended by Chapter 330, 2023 General Session