Pennsylvania § 5704 - Power of authority to require insurance.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5704 — Power of authority to require insurance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5704. Power of authority to require insurance.
The authority may, by regulation or order, prescribe for a taxicab or limousine service requirements as it may deem necessary for the protection of persons or property of their patrons and the public, including the filing of surety bonds, the carrying of insurance or the qualifications and conditions under which carriers may act as self-insurers with respect to the requirements.
(July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, eff. imd.)
2004 Amendment. Act 94 reenacted section 5704.
2004 Unconstitutionality. Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5704
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5704 cover?
Section 5704 ("Power of authority to require insurance.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 5704?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 5704 apply to my situation?
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