(a) Purpose.--The Messenger and Agent Advisory Committee, consisting of 13 members, shall be created by the department to develop contract language and propose regulations governing messenger and agent services.

(b) Membership.--The advisory committee shall consist of the following members:

(1) One member appointed by the Governor from names submitted by each of the following organizations to represent the messenger and agent services industries and the needs of the motoring public:

(i) The Pennsylvania AAA Federation.

(ii) The Pennsylvania Automotive Association.

(iii) The Pennsylvania Association of Notaries.

(iv) The Pennsylvania Independent Auto Dealers Association.

(v) The Pennsylvania Association of Auto License Brokers.

(2) Two members from the general public appointed by the Governor.

(3) The Secretary of Transportation or the secretary's designee.

(4) The Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police or the commissioner's designee.

(5) The chairman and minority chairman of the Transportation Committee of the Senate and the chairman and minority chairman of the Transportation Committee of the House of Representatives.

(c) Meetings.--The advisory committee shall meet from time to time as necessary to resolve issues pertaining to development of contract language and proposal of regulations. The first meeting shall take place within 60 days of the effective date of this section.

(d) Termination.--The advisory committee shall terminate upon the department's issuance of proposed regulations governing messenger and agent services.

(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days)

2002 Amendment. Act 152 added section 7509.