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.


Rental Companies Question Data that Led to Safe Rental Car Act

The data showed that Enterprise, for example, after 90 days had fixed an average of 65 percent of the cars subject to recalls between June 2006 and July 2010.

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NY Legislation Would Keep Recalled Vehicles Off the Road

The Safe Rental Car Act would close a loophole that allows rental car companies to rent cars that are unlawful for car dealers to sell.

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Report Faults State Tax Hikes on Non-Residents

In addition to rental cars, taxes have been increasing on hotel rooms, restaurant meals, and local sales taxes in resort areas.

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TRALA Seeks Confirmation on Colo. Daily Fee Interpretation

The Truck Renting and Leasing Association is seeking clarification from the Colorado Department of Revenue regarding collection of a $2 daily fee in the state.

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TRALA Touts Security Program in Response to NY Legislation

New York legislation is being proposed that would impose state-specific security mandates on truck rental companies in New York. TRALA says it has an alternative solution.

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County Panel Takes a Step Against Car Rental Tax in Wisconsin

The acting county executive for Milwaukee County, Wis., vows to go after ‘every single dime we can’ to help transit.

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How to Effect Legislative Change

Between your state and local representatives, Chamber of Commerce and industry associations, you have the power to shape legislation that will directly affect your business.

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Florida House Speaker Expects Rental-Car Surcharge to Receive ‘Chilly Reception’

A $2 charge on rental cars is being pushed by Orange County, Fla. Mayor Teresa Jacobs in a effort to help fund road, rail, and transit needs.

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Dollar Thrifty Explains Impact of Recently Passed Tax Legislation

The car rental company says 2011 cash flow from operations, liquidity and cash position to be favorably impacted.

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New York Senate Passes Anti-Steering Legislation Against Auto Insurers

The bill prohibits auto insurers from requiring the insured to use designated rental vehicle companies or locations.

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Which Hybrids Pay Back the Quickest?

After five years and 15,000 miles of driving per year, are there any hybrids that actually have a lower cost of ownership than their gas-engine counterparts? One unexpected vehicle takes the prize.

How Far Will Cell Phone Bans Go?

The federal government means business with its new law banning cell phone use while driving commercial vehicles. Can the laws go even further, and how should fleets react?

Righting a Wrong in Arizona

Arizona is one of a super minority of states in which auto rental companies are required by statute to pay for the negligent acts of their renters. Look for new legislation in the coming weeks that proposes to change that.

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