Rental Legislation & Regulation
The Legislative Channel covers legislation and regulation concerning the car and truck rental industry, car rental excise taxes, legal issues and American Car Rental Association initiatives.
May 7, 2012 in Legislative, Safety
Sen. Barbara Boxer of California sent letters to the four major car rental companies May 7, asking them to agree to a vehicle safety recall pledge.
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By American Car Rental Association, May 2012 in Legislative
At the 2012 Car Rental Show, Congressman Sam Graves encouraged us to get involved in legislation by contacting our Congress members. From the corporate level to small operators to individuals in the industry, we all need to take action.
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April 27, 2012 in Legislative, Rental Operations
The case is what consumer advocates in the region are calling ‘a mark in the sand’ because it ruled that the company must have shown proof the vehicle underwent inspection prior to the rental in order to make the damage claim.
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April 16, 2012 in Legislative
The U.S. Visa Waiver Program may benefit travelers from Brazil.
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April 11, 2012 in Legislative
The potential tax on three of Georgia’s rental car companies will be discussed in May.
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April 9, 2012 in Legislative
HB 2384 will take effect summer 2012.
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April 4, 2012 in Legislative
The travel industry’s top CEO’s showed support for President Obama’s travel initiatives at the bi-annual U.S. Travel Association CEO Roundtable
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April 2, 2012 in Legislative
Federal legislation to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on truck and trailer purchases and replace it with an increase in the diesel fuel tax was introduced March 29 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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March 28, 2012 in Legislative
The Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act would reform visa processing standards and expand the Visa Waiver Program.
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March 21, 2012 in Legislative
Arizona Senate Bill 1286 would’ve changed the state’s liability insurance coverage laws for motor vehicle rentals to say that a company’s insurance is ‘excess coverage to any other available insurance coverage for any damages and injury caused by a renter.’
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