Section 65-2A-7 - Operating authorities in generalA. Other than an entity receiving funding to supplement transportation services through Title III B of the federal Older Americans Act of 1965, no person shall offer or provide a transportation service for hire within the state without first obtaining an appropriate operating authority from the department. Every motor carrier providing a transportation service shall meet and comply with the requirements of the Motor Carrier Act and the lawfully adopted rules and orders of the department.B. A certificate or warrant, or a change in a certificate, shall be effective from the date issued by the department and shall remain in effect until canceled, revoked, suspended or amended.C. A motor carrier shall carry a copy of its operating authority in each motor vehicle it operates in New Mexico.D. A certificated service carrier shall render reasonably continuous and adequate service as the department may by rule prescribe. Laws 2003, ch. 359, § 7; 2013, ch. 73, § 6; 2013, ch. 77, § 6; 2016, ch. 58, § 2.Amended by 2023, c. 100,s. 35, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by 2016, c. 58,s. 2, eff. 3/7/2016.Amended by 2013, c. 77,s. 6, eff. 7/1/2013.Amended by 2013, c. 73,s. 6, eff. 7/1/2013.