Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: BL2022-1089

• File #: BL2022-1089
• Type: Bill (Ordinance)
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/25/2022
• In control: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
• On agenda: 3/15/2022
• Final action: 3/15/2022
• Title: An Ordinance amending Chapter 6.77 and Chapter 7.24 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to the operation and regulation of Entertainment Transportation Vehicles.
• Sponsors: Burkley Allen, Joy Styles, Freddie OConnell

Date	Action By	Action
3/16/2022	Mayor	approved
3/15/2022	Metropolitan Council	passed on third reading
3/15/2022	Transportation and Infrastructure Committee	approved
3/1/2022	Metropolitan Council	passed on second reading as amended
3/1/2022	Metropolitan Council	amended
3/1/2022	Transportation and Infrastructure Committee	approved with an amendment
2/15/2022	Metropolitan Council	deferred
2/15/2022	Metropolitan Council	amended
2/15/2022	Transportation and Infrastructure Committee	approved with an amendment
2/1/2022	Metropolitan Council	passed on first reading
1/25/2022	Metropolitan Council	filed

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An Ordinance amending Chapter 6.77 and Chapter 7.24 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to the operation and regulation of Entertainment Transportation Vehicles.
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WHEREAS, on October 19, 2021 the Metro Council passed BL2021-911 to enact a comprehensive regulatory scheme for entertainment transportation vehicles for the protection, health, safety, and welfare of visitors and residents; and
WHEREAS, some portions of the legislation took effect on December 1,2021, with the regulatory scheme for entertainment transportation vehicles to take effect in April 2022 and more comprehensive rules and regulations be developed and enacted in 2022; and
WHEREAS, some revisions to certain provisions in the legislation are desirable to be enacted earlier in the new framework.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 6.77.010 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by deleting the definitions of "Enclosed vehicle" and "Passenger" and replacing them with the following definitions, and adding a definition for "Open container" and "Change in Control" as follows:
"Enclosed Vehicle" means any motor vehicle that is fully enclosed by metal, plexiglass, professionally installed operable vinyl windows, or glass on all sides and on the top/roof. Any vehicle not meeting this definition would constitute an "unenclosed vehicle." A vehicle is unenclosed if any portion of it lacks solid sides and a roof, including all appurtenances attached thereto, including, but not limited to, a pickup truck or a wagon or trailer pulled by a tractor, within which passengers are capable of standing and circulating while the vehicle is in motion. For purposes of this section, a vehicle "side" must be a full side enclosure of the vehicle and cannot consist of solely a guard rail or railing. It may contain windows capable of being opened, excluding the driver compartment if separate from th...