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NewsJanuary 18, 2012

ACRA Executive Director Visits Arizona to Express Views on Insurance Legislation

Currently, Arizona is an outlier state that by statute makes car rental companies primary in all claims and prohibits recoveries through subrogation.

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NewsJanuary 17, 2012

TRALA-Supported Virginia Legislation Would Limit Motor Vehicle Rental Tax

The bill, HB 322, was introduced Jan. 11 and would attempt to expand the definition of "gross proceeds" as they relate to the collection of the rental tax.

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NewsJanuary 11, 2012

Legislation OKs Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing in Oregon

At least two companies have announced expansion to the West Coast state since the Oregon Legislative Assembly passed HB 3149, which became effective Jan. 1.

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NewsJanuary 9, 2012

Virgin Islands Car Rental Surcharge Increases

The surcharge is getting raised along with the U.S. Virgin Islands’ hotel room tax.

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ArticlesJanuary 3, 2012

Investigating Renters: Verifying Licenses with the DMV

Technology has enhanced rental car companies’ ability to verify the status of a customer’s license, and with it, has opened the door for potential negligent entrustment cases. What is your duty in light of recent case law?

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ArticlesJanuary 3, 2012

ACRA: 'It's that Time of Year Again!'

The fiscal year for ACRA is now over, and the organization reports it ‘enjoyed significant growth in 2011.’

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ArticlesJanuary 3, 2012

Debit Card Payment Processing Changes: Are You Taking Advantage?

New, federally mandated caps on debit transaction fees may benefit car rental companies accepting debit cards. However, be prepared for stricter IRS information reporting rules and the proliferation of payments via smartphone.

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NewsDecember 14, 2011

<b>Updated:</b> Boxer Withdraws Amendment on Rental Recalls

Feeling the pressure from the lobbying effort of the industry and acknowledging the controversial nature of the issue, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) withdrew her amendment on rental recalls Dec. 14 during the Senate Commerce Committee's mark-up of the Auto Safety Bill.

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NewsNovember 29, 2011

Graves Law Denied Review by U.S. Supreme Court

The law, which was passed in 2005, had been challenged by the Association for the American Justice in September through a petition for review.

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NewsNovember 7, 2011

Las Vegas City Council Reallocates Rental Car Tax Funds

Now that construction for the Smith Center for the Performing Arts is ‘on budget,’ the council unanimously approved a $1.5 million reallocation of a rental car tax that had last been designated to help build the center.

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