The New Year brings about some new legislation in New Jersey that could affect limousine companies. The Limousine Association of New Jersey (LANJ) is hoping to have two bills passed this year. The first is to require fingerprinting for all background checks, which is already the gold standard in nearby New York City. They are also hoping to get rid of the 7% state sales and use tax that is imposed on limousine companies, but not taxis. It is through much hard work on the part of LANJ members that these two bills have even made it up for vote.
Key Takeaways:
- Gearing up for a new year of regulatory action, the Limousine Association of New Jersey (LANJ) held its general membership meeting Jan.
- LANJ President Jason Sharenow (Broadway Limousine) and Pete Corelli, (Lakeview Custom Coach), both members of the LANJ legislative committee, explained two transportation bills sitting on the Governor’s desk and another fight brewing with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
- The long battle with transportation network companies (TNCs) has come down to a bill sitting on Governor Chris Christie’s desk, the outcome of which is “up in the air,” Sharenow told members.
“LANJ President Jason Sharenow (Broadway Limousine) and Pete Corelli, (Lakeview Custom Coach), both members of the LANJ legislative committee, explained two transportation bills sitting on the Governor’s desk and another fight brewing with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.”