CODE OF VIRGINIA

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (§ 46.2-2099.41)

A. A person may apply to the Department for certification as an operator of an
excursion train. The Department shall certify an applicant if the Department
determines that the applicant will operate a passenger train that:

   1.  Is primarily used for tourism or public service; and

   2.  Leads to the promotion of the tourist industry in the Commonwealth.

B. An application for certification shall include:

   1.  The name and address of each person who owns an interest of at least 10
   percent of the excursion train operation;

   2.  An address in the Commonwealth where the excursion train is based;

   3.  An operations plan, including the route to be used and a schedule of
   operations and stops along the route; and

   4.  Evidence of insurance that meets the requirements of subsection C.

C. The Department shall not certify to a person under subsection A unless the
person files with the Department evidence of insurance providing coverage of
liability resulting from injury to persons or damages to property in the amount
of at least $ 10 million for the operation of the train.

D. The Department shall not certify an applicant under subsection A if the
applicant or any other person owning interest in the excursion train also owns
or operates a regularly scheduled passenger train service with interstate
connection.

HISTORY: 2001, c. 596; 2003, c. 286; 2007, c. 813; 2016, c. 431.