Reid, TSA to unveil limo, taxi restrictions

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002 | 11 a.m.

New legislation designed to protect Nevada limousine and taxi companies from out-of-state competitors will be explained in a press conference today.

Sen. Harry Reid is scheduled to meet with representatives of the local limousine industry and the state's Transportation Services Authority to explain the "Limo Law," which takes effect in January.

Tessa Hafen, a spokeswoman for Reid, said the legislation clarifies Department of Transportation regulations restricting out-of-state limousines and taxis from operating within Nevada.

Previously, interstate limousine and taxi trips were regulated by the Department of Transportation and all instate trips were regulated by Nevada's Transportation Services Authority. The new law clarifies that out-of-state operators bringing people to Nevada must be regulated by the TSA if they transport other customers within the state.

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