Senator Bennett proposes the following amendment (SR-3474.CEM0001S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:

SECTION 1. Section 58-23-1620 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 (G)(1) A person, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other entity operating in this State that connects a passenger to a motor vehicle carrier holding a valid class C certificate, including a class C taxi certificate or a class C charter certificate, issued by the South Carolina Public Service Commission pursuant to Article 3, Chapter 23, Title 58, or to a driver holding a valid taxicab driver's permit or chauffeur's license issued by a county or city, for the purpose of providing transportation for compensation, shall not be deemed a TNC.
  (2) Transportation provided by a motor vehicle carrier holding a valid class C certificate, including a class C taxi certificate or a class C charter certificate, issued by the South Carolina Public Service Commission pursuant to Article 3, Chapter 23, Title 58, or by a driver holding a valid taxicab driver's permit or chauffeur's license issued by a county or city, for the purpose of providing transportation for compensation, shall not be deemed a TNC services or prearranged rides, regardless of whether a digital network or any other means is used to facilitate the connection with a passenger. Such trips shall be exclusively subject to commercial regulations and insurance requirements specified in Articles 1 through 15 of this chapter, and any local ordinances governing for-hire vehicles, including taxis and limousines.


SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.