Colorado § 40-10.1-119 - Market study and report - common and contract carriers - definition - repeal.

§ 40-10.1-119. Market study and report - common and contract carriers - definition - repeal.

(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "study" means the study required by this section.

(2) The commission shall conduct a study on the current regulatory structure for intrastate contract and common carriers. The study must address the following issues:

(a) Whether the current models, including regulated monopoly and regulated competition, for market entry of common carriers and contract carriers are still an appropriate standard to be implemented in the state in light of factors such as the economic landscape and job creation;

(b) If the current market entry models described in subsection (2)(a) of this section are not an appropriate standard, how the current models should be changed;

(c) Whether the current models for economic regulation of common carriers and contract carriers that require rate structures to be approved and set in a just, reasonable, and consistent manner for each passenger are still beneficial to the industry and to consumers;

(d) If the current economic regulation models described in subsection (2)(c) of this section are not an appropriate standard, how the current models should be changed; and

(e) Identifying the proper balance between service territory protections, such as regulated monopoly and regulated competition, and the potential burdens associated with these market entry and economic regulation standards.

(3) In conducting the study, the commission shall consider the following:

(a) Whether the conditions that led to the current regulation of common carriers and contract carriers have changed and whether other conditions have arisen that warrant more, less, or the same degree of oversight by the commission;

(b) Whether existing statutes and commission rules establish the least restrictive form of oversight that is consistent with the public interest, considering other available means of regulation;

(c) Whether existing statutes and commission rules stimulate or restrict competition; and

(d) Whether statutory or rule changes are necessary to improve commission efficiency or to enhance the public interest.

(4) After conducting the study, the commission shall publish a report of the study's findings and make recommendations to the general assembly by January 1, 2028.

(5) This section is repealed, effective September 1, 2028.

Source: L. 2026: Entire section added, (HB 26-1326), ch. 210, p. 1233, § 28, effective August 12.

Editor's note: Section 50(2) of chapter 210 (HB 26-1326), Session Laws of Colorado 2026, provides that the act adding this section applies to conduct occurring on or after August 12, 2026.

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MOTOR CARRIERS OF PASSENGERS - COMMON CARRIERS AND CONTRACT CARRIERS