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For purposes of this chapter:
(A) “Director” means the director of the department of public safety.
(B) “Superintendent” means superintendent of the Ohio state highway patrol.
(C) “License” means the license issued by the director to each person who engages in the transportation of pupils to or from school on a school bus or enters into a contract with a board of education of any school district for the transportation of pupils on a school bus.
(D) “Licensee” means each person who holds a license issued by the director pursuant to division (D) of section 4511.76 and section 4511.763 of the Revised Code.
(E) “Insurance” means property damage, liability, and bodily injury accident insurance and medical payment.
(F) “Bond” means performance bond which may be required for each and every school bus operated by the licensee.
(G) “Mass transit system” means any person engaged in the transportation of the general public over established routes under the United States department of transportation (USDOT) or a permit issued by the public utilities commission of Ohio or franchise of a political subdivision.
(H) “Dual operations” means any person engaged in the transportation of the general public over established routes under the United States department of transportation (USDOT) or a permit issued by the public utilities commission of Ohio or franchise of a political subdivision and also owns one or more school buses.
(I) “Person” includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association.
(J) “Umbrella coverage” means a form of insurance protection against losses in excess of amounts covered by other liability insurance policies.
Effective: 01/01/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/16/2007 and 01/01/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76, R.C. 4511.763
Prior Effective Dates: 10/21/66, 4/1/98, 5/22/03
(A) With the exception of rule 4501-1-03 of the Administrative Code, any person defined as a mass transit system is exempted from compliance with Chapter 4501-1 of the Administrative Code.
(B) For school buses which they own or operate, any person as defined under dual operations shall comply with all rules and regulations of Chapter 4501-1 of the Administrative Code for school buses owned or operated by that person.
(C) Any person engaged in the transportation of the general public and the transportation of pupils to or from school or school functions that does not operate under the United States department of transportation (USDOT) or public utilities commission of Ohio permit or franchise of a political subdivision shall comply with all rules and regulations of Chapter 4501-1 of the Administrative Code.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/16/2007 and 10/16/2012
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76, R.C. 4511.763
Prior Effective Dates: 10/21/66, 4/1/98, 5/22/03
Each person intending to engage in the transportation of pupils to or from school or school functions on a school bus shall make application for a license under this chapter in writing to the director. All materials necessary for an application shall be submitted within ninety days of the initial application date or the applicant must reapply.
Effective: 01/01/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/16/2007 and 01/01/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76, R.C. 4511.763
Prior Effective Dates: 10/21/66, 4/1/98, 5/22/03
The director shall supply a prescribed application form upon request. The information required on the application form shall be established by the director and may be amended at any time at the director’s discretion.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/16/2007 and 10/16/2012
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76, R.C. 4511.763
Prior Effective Dates: 10/21/66, 4/1/98
The director shall not issue a license to any person, and may revoke, suspend or take other appropriate action on any license held by any person who has been convicted of a felony or crime involving any violation specified in rule 3301-20-01 of the Administrative Code. The applicant is required to submit a report of the state bureau of criminal identification and investigation processed within ninety days of date of application prior to issuance of a license. Once licensed, the licensee shall submit a new report every two years thereafter.
Effective: 01/01/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/16/2007 and 01/01/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76, R.C. 4511.763
Prior Effective Dates: 10/21/66, 4/1/98, 5/22/03
The director shall not issue a license to any person, and may revoke, suspend, or take other appropriate action on any license held by any person who does not have or does not maintain in effect either of the following:
(A) Minimum insurance coverage in the amounts of:
(1) Bodily insurance liability – $500,000 per person.
(2) Bodily insurance liability – $1,000,000 per accident occurrence.
(3) Property damage liability – $500,000 per accident occurrence.
(4) Medical payment – $5,000 per person.
(B) An insurance policy with minimum umbrella coverage of $1,000,000.
Effective: 01/01/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/16/2007 and 01/01/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76, R.C. 4511.763
Prior Effective Dates: 10/21/66, 4/1/98, 5/22/03
The director shall not issue a license to any person and may revoke, suspend, or take other appropriate action on any license held by any person who does not have or does not maintain in effect a performance bond in the amount of not less than $1,000 for each and every school bus operated under contract with the a school by the licensee.
Effective: 01/01/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/16/2007 and 01/01/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76, R.C. 4511.763
Prior Effective Dates: 10/21/66, 4/1/98, 5/22/03
The director shall not issue a license to any person and may revoke, suspend, or take other appropriate action on any license held by any person who employs a driver who is not physically, mentally, or otherwise qualified and licensed as required by the Revised Code and all rules and regulations related to school bus drivers adopted by the Ohio department of education and the department of public safety. This includes, but is not limited to, the requirements of section 3327.10 of the Revised Code and the minimum qualifications for school bus drivers listed in rule 3301-83-06 of the Administrative Code. A licensee may not employ a driver convicted of any offense listed in rule 3301-20-01 of the Administrative Code.
Replaces: 4501-1-08
Effective: 01/01/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/01/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76, R.C. 4511.763
Prior Effective Dates: 10/21/66, 4/1/98, 5/22/03
(A) Each licensee shall furnish to the director certificates attesting that the performance bond (when required) and the required insurance coverage are in effect.
(B) The performance bond (when required) and the required insurance coverage shall accompany the application for license. All such certificates shall originate from the home office of the insurance and bonding companies.
Effective: 01/01/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/16/2007 and 01/01/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76, R.C. 4511.763
Prior Effective Dates: 10/21/66, 4/1/98
Every license shall be valid through the expiration date on the license. Any license issued by the director may be revoked or suspended as provided in this chapter, regardless of the expiration date listed on the license.
Replaces: 4501-1-10
Effective: 01/01/2008
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76, R.C. 4511.763
Prior Effective Dates: 10/21/66, 4/1/98
A license issued by the director is not transferable. If ownership of the licensee changes the name under which it is operating, the licensee shall submit a new license application.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/16/2007 and 10/16/2012
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76, R.C. 4511.763
Prior Effective Dates: 10/21/66, 4/1/98, 5/22/03
Every license issued by the director shall be conspicuously and permanently displayed at the business address or local transportation office of the licensee as reported on the application form.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/16/2007 and 10/16/2012
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76, R.C. 4511.763
Prior Effective Dates: 10/21/66, 4/1/98, 5/22/03
The director may suspend, revoke, or take other appropriate action on a license of any licensee found to be in violation of any rule of Chapter 4501-1 of the Administrative Code. If a license issued under Chapter 4501-1 of the Administrative Code is revoked, the former licensee is prohibited from reapplying for a license for a period of six months from the date of revocation.
Effective: 01/01/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/16/2007 and 01/01/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76, R.C. 4511.763
Prior Effective Dates: 10/21/66, 4/1/98, 5/22/03
The director may suspend, revoke, or take other appropriate action on any license upon receipt of evidence that the licensee has failed to satisfactorily fulfill any contract for the transportation of pupils signed by the said licensee and shall seek payment of the performance bond required by rule 4501-1-07 of the Administrative Code.
During the annual renewal rule 4501-1-16 of the Adminstrative Code, each licensee shall provide a list of each school to which the licensee provides transportation service.
Effective: 01/01/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/16/2007 and 01/01/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76, R.C. 4511.763
Prior Effective Dates: 10/21/66, 4/1/98, 5/22/03
Every school bus owned and/or operated by the licensee and used for transportation of school pupils shall be maintained in safe operating condition at all times and in accordance with standards established by the Ohio department of education and/or the department of public safety. Every school bus shall be operated in compliance with the operation and safety rules established by the Ohio department of education in Chapter 3301-83 of the Administrative Code.
Effective: 01/01/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/16/2007 and 01/01/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76
Prior Effective Dates: 10/21/66, 4/1/98
Between September first and December first each year, every licensee shall submit an annual school bus and school bus driver status report on a form provided to the licensee by the director. The information required on the status report shall be established by the director and may be amended at any time at the director’s discretion.
Failure to submit the annual status report shall cause the license to not be renewed.
Effective: 01/01/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/16/2007 and 01/01/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76
Prior Effective Dates: 4/1/98, 5/22/03
The director or designee reserves the right to inspect the records and facility or facilities of any licensee during normal business hours. Licensee is required to maintain records of all drivers, vehicles and annual school bus and school bus driver status reports for a period of one year plus current year.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/16/2007 and 10/16/2012
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.76
Prior Effective Dates: 4/1/98