HB 866 -- Tow Truck Operations

Sponsor:  Guest

This bill establishes the Emergency Responders Safety Act which
provides for the licensing and regulation of tow truck businesses
and operators.

Tow truck operators will be required to be licensed by the
Department of Revenue.  The qualifications for a person to obtain
a license will include, but are not limited to, being a United
States citizen, being at least 21 years of age, having a good
understanding of federal and state laws relating to tow truck
operation, and completing an approved tow truck training course.

A tow truck license will be for a three-year period, and the fee
will be no more than $100.  To renew this license, a person must
complete an eight-hour course of continuing training approved by
the department.  A tow truck license may be suspended or revoked
by the department.

The Emergency Responders Safety Board is established within the
department consisting of five members appointed by Governor, with
the advice and consent of the Senate.  Terms of the board members
will be for six years and will be staggered.  The board will:

(1)  Advise the department in the development of application and
registration forms, training and examination, and the
establishment of fees for the filing of required applications,
registrations, and reports;

(2)  Approve or disapprove any application for the licensing of
tow truck operators;

(3)  Hold hearings and make decisions upon appeals;

(4)  Approve or disapprove any rule proposed by the department;
and

(5)  Advise or assist the department in any matter regarding the
administration or enforcement of the provisions of the bill.

The Missouri Emergency Responders Safety Act Administration Fund
is created which will consist of all fees associated with the
licensure of tow truck operators, appropriations from the General
Assembly, federal grants, and private donations.  Moneys in the
fund will be used solely for the administration of tow truck
licensing provisions.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:20 am