BILL NUMBER:  SB 201
  VETOED	DATE: 10/11/2009




To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 201 without my signature.

This bill would create a fine for an owner who returns an unlicensed
taxicab to operation and would specify impoundment procedures for the
release of an illegally operated and unlicensed taxicab to a legal
owner.

Even though so-called bandit taxicabs are an increasing problem in
many areas, this measure is unnecessary because local governments
already have the ability to establish procedures regarding taxicab
transportation and the impoundment of illegal taxicabs as it pertains
to protecting the public's health, safety, and welfare.  This bill
would create specific state standards for all local jurisdictions to
follow, ultimately removing local control and collectively reducing
the ability of local governments to determine what is in the best
interests of their communities.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger