Pennsylvania § 5721 - Centralized dispatcher.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5721 — Centralized dispatcher., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5721. Centralized dispatcher.
In cities of the first class, all medallion holders shall utilize the services of a centralized dispatch system. Any owner of a centralized dispatch system shall make such system available to all medallion holders for a reasonable fee, as described in a rate schedule to be filed with the authority. The authority, in its discretion, may review the rate schedules of dispatch associations to determine if rates charged discriminate against new applicants. Medallion holders shall utilize only centralized dispatch systems that are in conformance with authority rules and regulations. Medallion holders shall have no obligation to use any particular centralized dispatch system.
(July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, eff. imd.)
2004 Amendment. Act 94 reenacted section 5721.
2004 Unconstitutionality. Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5721
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5721 cover?
Section 5721 ("Centralized dispatcher.") 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 § 5721?
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