Survey of Laws and Regulations of Airport Commercial Ground Transportation (2008)

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149 UTAH Statewide Regulations The State of Utah generally regulates motor vehicles operating or based in the state. Utah Code Ann. § 41-1, 6 (2007). For more information, visit the Utah DOT Web site at http://www.udot.utah.gov. A municipal authority may require airport commercial ground transportation operators to perform background checks on drivers. Utah Code Ann. § 72-10602 (2007). Utah—Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) Overview SLC is owned and operated by the City of Salt Lake. The primary source of regulation is the Salt Lake City Department of Airports Commercial Ground Transportation Rules. The Department of Airports is granted the authority to create these rules under Salt Lake City Code §§ 16.12.050 and 16.04.060. In addition, the Salt Lake City Code contains provisions regulating the operations of commercial ground transportation vehicles. SLC is a semi-closed system. Local The Salt Lake City Department of Airports Commercial Ground Transportation Rules Cited as: CGT Rules § x.x (2004). Fee Schedule Authorized ground transportation businesses shall pay a commercial lane fee and an AVI transponder tag fee in order to operate on airport grounds. CGT Rules § 3 (2004). Records and Permits All authorized ground transportation businesses must register with the department prior to conducting any activities at the airport. CGT Rules § 3.2 (2004). The department will inspect the vehicle before granting registration. Id. Drivers must also carry a valid driver’s license and adequate insurance. Id. Vehicle Operations Commercial vehicles may only operate within areas designated by the department. CGT Rules § 3.1 (2004). All ground transportation vehicles are required to have an AVI tag installed prior to commencing operations at the airport. CGT

150 Rules § 3.2 (2004). Article 5 of the CGT Rules lists specific regulations for the operation of taxis, limousines, buses, and shuttles. CGT Rules § 5.1-5.11 (2004). Driver Rules All authorized ground transportation business drivers must have an applicable Utah driver's license, a current airport-issued driver's identification badge, and a current Salt Lake City Taxi I.D. License if driving a taxicab or other applicable license for other vehicles. CGT Rules § 6.2 (2004). Suspensions and Appeals Upon the violation of any CGT rule, the department may withdraw consent for any driver, vehicle, or authorized ground transportation business to conduct business on airport property pursuant to Salt Lake City Code §§ 16.12.050 and 16.12.120. CGT Rules § 3.8 (2004). If an operator is not satisfied with the decision of the suspension, the operator may appeal that decision by delivering a written appeal to the airport's Director of Operations or his or her designee within 3 business days after receiving the decision. CGT Rules § 3.8 (2004). Salt Lake City Municipal Code Cited as: SLC Code § x.x.x (2007). Operating Procedures It is unlawful for any person to operate a taxicab for hire upon the streets of Salt Lake City without having first obtained and having then in force a valid taxicab driver's license issued by the police department of the city. SLC Code § 5.72.220 (2007). For transportation back and forth between the airport and points within the corporate limits of Salt Lake City, only taxicabs, courtesy vehicles, hotel vehicles, and limousines may provide on- demand service. SLC Code § 16.60.967A (2007). Permits No person shall operate a vehicle for hire upon the streets of Salt Lake City without first having obtained a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the city. SLC Code § 5.72.115 (2007). Vehicle Standards Vehicles must be clean and in good operating condition pursuant to Article IV of the Salt Lake City Municipal Code.

151 Driver Rules Drivers of commercial vehicles must maintain a minimum level of appearance as defined in SLC Code § 5.71.120 (2007). Drivers must pick up all passengers requesting service as set forth in ch. 5.72, and otherwise conform to the codes of conduct found in SLC Code § 5.71.130 (2007). Case History Concessionaires challenged the imposition of a property tax on property built by the concessionaires on airport grounds. The concessionaires had entered into an agreement to transfer title to the airport upon completion of the lease. The concessionaires argued that the title transfer gave a sufficient means for allowing the concessionaires to avoid taxation. The court disagreed, finding that the concessionaires at a public airport were not exempt from taxation because they, and not the government, owned the structures built on the government's land. Interwest Aviation v. County Bd. of Equal., 743 P.2d 1222 (Utah 1987). Federal Jurisdiction Vehicles carrying passengers with immediate prior or subsequent movement by air and staying within a 25-mi radius of SLC are exempt from FMCSA regulations. 49 C.F.R. § 372.117 (2007). Transportation within the municipal limits of Salt Lake City is exempt. 49 U.S.C.S. § 13506. Contact Information General Information (801) 575-2400 Business and Properties (801) 575-2420 Ground Transportation (801) 575-2477 Media Relations (801) 575-2762