§ 72-9-103. Rulemaking -- Motor vehicle liability coverage for certain motor carriers -- Adjudicative proceedings.

(1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall make rules: (a) adopting by reference in whole or in part the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including minimum security requirements for motor carriers; (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 (c) providing for the necessary administration and enforcement of this chapter. (2) (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: (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 (ii) a licensed child care provider under Section 26B-2-403. (b) Policies containing motor vehicle liability coverage for a motor carrier described under Subsection (2)(a) shall require minimum coverage of: (i) $1,000,000 for a vehicle with a seating capacity of up to 20 passengers; or (ii) $1,500,000 for a vehicle with a seating capacity of up to 30 passengers. (3) The department shall comply with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, in its adjudicative proceedings.