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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 2Ch. 8Art. 3§ 5386 Charter Carrier Advertising Requirements

§ 5386 Charter Carrier Advertising Requirements

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§ 5386 Charter Carrier Advertising Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If you run a limo or passenger van service, you must show your permit number in all ads.
  • •Ads include business cards, signs, online posts, radio spots, or anything that promotes your service.
  • •This rule applies to any kind of ad, whether it's written, spoken, or digital.

Example

A limo company puts up a Facebook post saying, 'Book our luxury rides for your wedding!'

The post must include the company’s permit number, like 'Permit #12345.' If they forget, they’re breaking the law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5386 Charter Carrier Advertising Requirements

(a) Every charter-party carrier of passengers, including a charter-party carrier that operates a limousine, shall include the number of its permit or certificate in every written or oral advertisement of the services it offers. (b) For the purposes of this subdivision, “advertisement” includes, but is not limited to, the issuance of any card, sign, or device to any person, the causing, permitting, or allowing the placement of any sign or marking on or in any building or structure, or in any media form, including newspaper, magazine, radiowave, satellite signal, or any electronic transmission, or in any directory soliciting charter-party transportation services subject to this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 701, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

offerportdirectoradvertisementissuanceplacement

Related Statutes

  • § 5384 Passenger Carrier Permit Types
  • § 29200 Bond Authorization And Issuance
  • § 5371.3 Incidental Transportation Certificate Holders
  • § 5371.6 Charter Carrier Advertising Rules
  • § 5381 Charter-Passenger Carrier Regulation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 5386.
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