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.
March 15, 2011 in Legislative
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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March 3, 2011 in Legislative, Safety
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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March 3, 2011 in Legislative, Rental Operations
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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February 11, 2011 in Legislative
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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February 8, 2011 in Legislative, Rental Operations
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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February 2, 2011 in Legislative
The acting county executive for Milwaukee County, Wis., vows to go after ‘every single dime we can’ to help transit.
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By Sharon Faulkner, February 2011 in Legislative
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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January 26, 2011 in Legislative
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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December 22, 2010 in Legislative
The car rental company says 2011 cash flow from operations, liquidity and cash position to be favorably impacted.
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November 24, 2010 in Legislative
The bill prohibits auto insurers from requiring the insured to use designated rental vehicle companies or locations.
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