Tagged state laws

Local Operator Drives Change

A grassroots effort results in anti-steering legislation in Minnesota.

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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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Will the N.Y. Anti-steering Law Work?

Understanding the other side of the claims process can give independent RACs the tools to get more replacement business.

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Michigan Passes New Rental Car Tax

The legislation would loan about $20 million to the Michigan Promotion Fund and repay the balance with revenues from the car rental surcharge.

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ACRA Legislative Watch

The association provides a roundup of current legislation that could affect your business, including Arizona’s car rental tax bill HB 2736, and prepares for a meeting with U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

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Zoning Rule Approval Helps D.C. Car-Sharing Service

The city doesn't allow commercial activity in residential neighborhoods, but the new rule allows Zipcar vehicles to park in lots and alleyways.

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Does Loss of Use Require Proof of Lost Revenue?

A Florida Supreme Court case regarding damaged underground telephone cables threatens to rewrite some state laws and run roughshod over car rental loss of use claims.

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Rent Alert: Tax Outrage in Rhode Island

If your rental car is damaged and another party is at fault, can you imagine getting taxed on the repair reimbursement?

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Fuel Storage Rules: Comply or Pay the Fine

Rapidly changing laws make it difficult to keep up with fuel storage compliance. Are you prepared for more frequent visits by state inspectors?

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Avis Rankles South Florida Limo Operators

Regulatory divide between chauffeured and rental car industries spurs calls for fairer playing field by limo operators.

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