Amended IN Assembly April 03, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1185Introduced by Assembly Member O'DonnellFebruary 17, 2017 An act to amend Section 1939.23 of of, and to add Section 1939.02 to, the Civil Code, relating to rental passenger vehicles. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1185, as amended, O'Donnell. Rental passenger vehicles.Existing law generally governs the transactions between a rental car company, also referred to as a rental company, and its customers, including, among other provisions, required disclosures by a rental company, mandatory contract provisions for a vehicle rental agreement, restrictions on a rental companys use of electronic surveillance technology, and authorization for a rental company to collect specific types of fees and charges from its customers. Existing law defines terms for its purposes.Existing law requires a rental company that offers or provides a damage waiver for consideration in addition to the rental rate to disclose specified information about the renters liability and how the renters personal insurance policy or credit card may provide coverage for all or a portion of the renters potential liability. Existing law requires this information to be posted on a sign in a clearly visible location and describes how a rental companys disclosure requirements may be satisfied for renters who are enrolled in the rental companys membership program. Existing law also requires a car rental agency to inform each customer of a state law regarding child restraint systems by posting in a conspicuous place a notice not smaller than 15 by 20 inches with a specific statement.This bill would authorize a rental company to comply with a sign posting requirement or the above-described child restraint systems notice requirement by using an electronic sign.Existing law, as part of the restrictions on the use of electronic surveillance technology referenced above, prohibits a rental car company from using, accessing, or obtaining any information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using electronic surveillance technology unless certain conditions are met, including that the rental vehicle has not been returned following one week after the contracted return date, or by one week following the end of an extension of that return date.This bill would instead authorize a rental car company to use, access, or obtain that information if the rental vehicle has not been returned following 24 hours 3 calendar days after the contracted return date, or by 24 hours 3 calendar days following the end of an extension of that return date. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 1939.02 is added to the Civil Code, to read:1939.02. A rental company may comply with a requirement to post a sign pursuant to this chapter or to post a notice pursuant to Section 27365 of the Vehicle Code by using an electronic sign.SECTION 1.SEC. 2. Section 1939.23 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1939.23. (a) A rental company shall not use, access, or obtain any information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using electronic surveillance technology, except in the following circumstances:(1) (A) When the equipment is used by the rental company only for the purpose of locating a stolen, abandoned, or missing rental vehicle after one of the following:(i) The renter or law enforcement has informed the rental company that the vehicle is missing or has been stolen or abandoned.(ii) The rental vehicle has not been returned following 24 hours three calendar days after the contracted return date or by 24 hours three calendar days following the end of an extension of that return date.(iii) The rental company discovers the rental vehicle has been stolen or abandoned, and, if stolen, the rental company shall report the vehicle stolen to law enforcement by filing a stolen vehicle report, unless law enforcement has already informed the rental company that the vehicle is missing or has been stolen or abandoned.(B) If electronic surveillance technology is activated pursuant to subparagraph (A), a rental company shall maintain a record, in either electronic or written form, of information relevant to the activation of that technology. That information shall include the rental agreement, including the return date, and the date and time the electronic surveillance technology was activated. The record shall also include, if relevant, a record of written or other communication with the renter, including communications regarding extensions of the rental, police reports, or other written communication with law enforcement officials. The record shall be maintained for a period of at least 12 months from the time the record is created and shall be made available upon the renters request. The rental company shall maintain and furnish explanatory codes necessary to read the record. A rental company shall not be required to maintain a record if electronic surveillance technology is activated to recover a rental vehicle that is stolen or missing at a time other than during a rental period.(2) In response to a specific request from law enforcement pursuant to a subpoena or search warrant.(b) Subdivision (a) does not prohibit a rental company from equipping rental vehicles with any of the following:(1) GPS-based technology that provides navigation assistance to the occupants of the rental vehicle, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology, except for the purposes of discovering or repairing a defect in the technology and the information may then be used only for that purpose.(2) Electronic surveillance technology that allows for the remote locking or unlocking of the vehicle at the request of the renter, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology, except as necessary to lock or unlock the vehicle.(3) Electronic surveillance technology that allows the company to provide roadside assistance, such as towing, flat tire, or fuel services, at the request of the renter, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology except as necessary to provide the requested roadside assistance.(c) Subdivision (a) does not prohibit a rental company from obtaining, accessing, or using information from electronic surveillance technology for the sole purpose of determining the date and time the vehicle departs from and is returned to the rental company, and the total mileage driven and the vehicle fuel level of the returned vehicle. The information obtained or accessed from this electronic surveillance technology shall only be used for the purpose described in this subdivision.(d) A rental company shall not use electronic surveillance technology to track a renter in order to impose fines or surcharges relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle.
Amended IN Assembly April 03, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1185Introduced by Assembly Member O'DonnellFebruary 17, 2017 An act to amend Section 1939.23 of of, and to add Section 1939.02 to, the Civil Code, relating to rental passenger vehicles. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1185, as amended, O'Donnell. Rental passenger vehicles.Existing law generally governs the transactions between a rental car company, also referred to as a rental company, and its customers, including, among other provisions, required disclosures by a rental company, mandatory contract provisions for a vehicle rental agreement, restrictions on a rental companys use of electronic surveillance technology, and authorization for a rental company to collect specific types of fees and charges from its customers. Existing law defines terms for its purposes.Existing law requires a rental company that offers or provides a damage waiver for consideration in addition to the rental rate to disclose specified information about the renters liability and how the renters personal insurance policy or credit card may provide coverage for all or a portion of the renters potential liability. Existing law requires this information to be posted on a sign in a clearly visible location and describes how a rental companys disclosure requirements may be satisfied for renters who are enrolled in the rental companys membership program. Existing law also requires a car rental agency to inform each customer of a state law regarding child restraint systems by posting in a conspicuous place a notice not smaller than 15 by 20 inches with a specific statement.This bill would authorize a rental company to comply with a sign posting requirement or the above-described child restraint systems notice requirement by using an electronic sign.Existing law, as part of the restrictions on the use of electronic surveillance technology referenced above, prohibits a rental car company from using, accessing, or obtaining any information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using electronic surveillance technology unless certain conditions are met, including that the rental vehicle has not been returned following one week after the contracted return date, or by one week following the end of an extension of that return date.This bill would instead authorize a rental car company to use, access, or obtain that information if the rental vehicle has not been returned following 24 hours 3 calendar days after the contracted return date, or by 24 hours 3 calendar days following the end of an extension of that return date. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
Amended IN Assembly April 03, 2017
Amended IN Assembly April 03, 2017
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill No. 1185
Introduced by Assembly Member O'DonnellFebruary 17, 2017
Introduced by Assembly Member O'Donnell
February 17, 2017
An act to amend Section 1939.23 of of, and to add Section 1939.02 to, the Civil Code, relating to rental passenger vehicles.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1185, as amended, O'Donnell. Rental passenger vehicles.
Existing law generally governs the transactions between a rental car company, also referred to as a rental company, and its customers, including, among other provisions, required disclosures by a rental company, mandatory contract provisions for a vehicle rental agreement, restrictions on a rental companys use of electronic surveillance technology, and authorization for a rental company to collect specific types of fees and charges from its customers. Existing law defines terms for its purposes.Existing law requires a rental company that offers or provides a damage waiver for consideration in addition to the rental rate to disclose specified information about the renters liability and how the renters personal insurance policy or credit card may provide coverage for all or a portion of the renters potential liability. Existing law requires this information to be posted on a sign in a clearly visible location and describes how a rental companys disclosure requirements may be satisfied for renters who are enrolled in the rental companys membership program. Existing law also requires a car rental agency to inform each customer of a state law regarding child restraint systems by posting in a conspicuous place a notice not smaller than 15 by 20 inches with a specific statement.This bill would authorize a rental company to comply with a sign posting requirement or the above-described child restraint systems notice requirement by using an electronic sign.Existing law, as part of the restrictions on the use of electronic surveillance technology referenced above, prohibits a rental car company from using, accessing, or obtaining any information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using electronic surveillance technology unless certain conditions are met, including that the rental vehicle has not been returned following one week after the contracted return date, or by one week following the end of an extension of that return date.This bill would instead authorize a rental car company to use, access, or obtain that information if the rental vehicle has not been returned following 24 hours 3 calendar days after the contracted return date, or by 24 hours 3 calendar days following the end of an extension of that return date.
Existing law generally governs the transactions between a rental car company, also referred to as a rental company, and its customers, including, among other provisions, required disclosures by a rental company, mandatory contract provisions for a vehicle rental agreement, restrictions on a rental companys use of electronic surveillance technology, and authorization for a rental company to collect specific types of fees and charges from its customers. Existing law defines terms for its purposes.
Existing law requires a rental company that offers or provides a damage waiver for consideration in addition to the rental rate to disclose specified information about the renters liability and how the renters personal insurance policy or credit card may provide coverage for all or a portion of the renters potential liability. Existing law requires this information to be posted on a sign in a clearly visible location and describes how a rental companys disclosure requirements may be satisfied for renters who are enrolled in the rental companys membership program. Existing law also requires a car rental agency to inform each customer of a state law regarding child restraint systems by posting in a conspicuous place a notice not smaller than 15 by 20 inches with a specific statement.
This bill would authorize a rental company to comply with a sign posting requirement or the above-described child restraint systems notice requirement by using an electronic sign.
Existing law, as part of the restrictions on the use of electronic surveillance technology referenced above, prohibits a rental car company from using, accessing, or obtaining any information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using electronic surveillance technology unless certain conditions are met, including that the rental vehicle has not been returned following one week after the contracted return date, or by one week following the end of an extension of that return date.
This bill would instead authorize a rental car company to use, access, or obtain that information if the rental vehicle has not been returned following 24 hours 3 calendar days after the contracted return date, or by 24 hours 3 calendar days following the end of an extension of that return date.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 1939.02 is added to the Civil Code, to read:1939.02. A rental company may comply with a requirement to post a sign pursuant to this chapter or to post a notice pursuant to Section 27365 of the Vehicle Code by using an electronic sign.SECTION 1.SEC. 2. Section 1939.23 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1939.23. (a) A rental company shall not use, access, or obtain any information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using electronic surveillance technology, except in the following circumstances:(1) (A) When the equipment is used by the rental company only for the purpose of locating a stolen, abandoned, or missing rental vehicle after one of the following:(i) The renter or law enforcement has informed the rental company that the vehicle is missing or has been stolen or abandoned.(ii) The rental vehicle has not been returned following 24 hours three calendar days after the contracted return date or by 24 hours three calendar days following the end of an extension of that return date.(iii) The rental company discovers the rental vehicle has been stolen or abandoned, and, if stolen, the rental company shall report the vehicle stolen to law enforcement by filing a stolen vehicle report, unless law enforcement has already informed the rental company that the vehicle is missing or has been stolen or abandoned.(B) If electronic surveillance technology is activated pursuant to subparagraph (A), a rental company shall maintain a record, in either electronic or written form, of information relevant to the activation of that technology. That information shall include the rental agreement, including the return date, and the date and time the electronic surveillance technology was activated. The record shall also include, if relevant, a record of written or other communication with the renter, including communications regarding extensions of the rental, police reports, or other written communication with law enforcement officials. The record shall be maintained for a period of at least 12 months from the time the record is created and shall be made available upon the renters request. The rental company shall maintain and furnish explanatory codes necessary to read the record. A rental company shall not be required to maintain a record if electronic surveillance technology is activated to recover a rental vehicle that is stolen or missing at a time other than during a rental period.(2) In response to a specific request from law enforcement pursuant to a subpoena or search warrant.(b) Subdivision (a) does not prohibit a rental company from equipping rental vehicles with any of the following:(1) GPS-based technology that provides navigation assistance to the occupants of the rental vehicle, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology, except for the purposes of discovering or repairing a defect in the technology and the information may then be used only for that purpose.(2) Electronic surveillance technology that allows for the remote locking or unlocking of the vehicle at the request of the renter, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology, except as necessary to lock or unlock the vehicle.(3) Electronic surveillance technology that allows the company to provide roadside assistance, such as towing, flat tire, or fuel services, at the request of the renter, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology except as necessary to provide the requested roadside assistance.(c) Subdivision (a) does not prohibit a rental company from obtaining, accessing, or using information from electronic surveillance technology for the sole purpose of determining the date and time the vehicle departs from and is returned to the rental company, and the total mileage driven and the vehicle fuel level of the returned vehicle. The information obtained or accessed from this electronic surveillance technology shall only be used for the purpose described in this subdivision.(d) A rental company shall not use electronic surveillance technology to track a renter in order to impose fines or surcharges relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 1939.02 is added to the Civil Code, to read:1939.02. A rental company may comply with a requirement to post a sign pursuant to this chapter or to post a notice pursuant to Section 27365 of the Vehicle Code by using an electronic sign.
SECTION 1. Section 1939.02 is added to the Civil Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.
1939.02. A rental company may comply with a requirement to post a sign pursuant to this chapter or to post a notice pursuant to Section 27365 of the Vehicle Code by using an electronic sign.
1939.02. A rental company may comply with a requirement to post a sign pursuant to this chapter or to post a notice pursuant to Section 27365 of the Vehicle Code by using an electronic sign.
1939.02. A rental company may comply with a requirement to post a sign pursuant to this chapter or to post a notice pursuant to Section 27365 of the Vehicle Code by using an electronic sign.
1939.02. A rental company may comply with a requirement to post a sign pursuant to this chapter or to post a notice pursuant to Section 27365 of the Vehicle Code by using an electronic sign.
SECTION 1.SEC. 2. Section 1939.23 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1939.23. (a) A rental company shall not use, access, or obtain any information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using electronic surveillance technology, except in the following circumstances:(1) (A) When the equipment is used by the rental company only for the purpose of locating a stolen, abandoned, or missing rental vehicle after one of the following:(i) The renter or law enforcement has informed the rental company that the vehicle is missing or has been stolen or abandoned.(ii) The rental vehicle has not been returned following 24 hours three calendar days after the contracted return date or by 24 hours three calendar days following the end of an extension of that return date.(iii) The rental company discovers the rental vehicle has been stolen or abandoned, and, if stolen, the rental company shall report the vehicle stolen to law enforcement by filing a stolen vehicle report, unless law enforcement has already informed the rental company that the vehicle is missing or has been stolen or abandoned.(B) If electronic surveillance technology is activated pursuant to subparagraph (A), a rental company shall maintain a record, in either electronic or written form, of information relevant to the activation of that technology. That information shall include the rental agreement, including the return date, and the date and time the electronic surveillance technology was activated. The record shall also include, if relevant, a record of written or other communication with the renter, including communications regarding extensions of the rental, police reports, or other written communication with law enforcement officials. The record shall be maintained for a period of at least 12 months from the time the record is created and shall be made available upon the renters request. The rental company shall maintain and furnish explanatory codes necessary to read the record. A rental company shall not be required to maintain a record if electronic surveillance technology is activated to recover a rental vehicle that is stolen or missing at a time other than during a rental period.(2) In response to a specific request from law enforcement pursuant to a subpoena or search warrant.(b) Subdivision (a) does not prohibit a rental company from equipping rental vehicles with any of the following:(1) GPS-based technology that provides navigation assistance to the occupants of the rental vehicle, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology, except for the purposes of discovering or repairing a defect in the technology and the information may then be used only for that purpose.(2) Electronic surveillance technology that allows for the remote locking or unlocking of the vehicle at the request of the renter, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology, except as necessary to lock or unlock the vehicle.(3) Electronic surveillance technology that allows the company to provide roadside assistance, such as towing, flat tire, or fuel services, at the request of the renter, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology except as necessary to provide the requested roadside assistance.(c) Subdivision (a) does not prohibit a rental company from obtaining, accessing, or using information from electronic surveillance technology for the sole purpose of determining the date and time the vehicle departs from and is returned to the rental company, and the total mileage driven and the vehicle fuel level of the returned vehicle. The information obtained or accessed from this electronic surveillance technology shall only be used for the purpose described in this subdivision.(d) A rental company shall not use electronic surveillance technology to track a renter in order to impose fines or surcharges relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle.
SECTION 1.SEC. 2. Section 1939.23 of the Civil Code is amended to read:
### SECTION 1.SEC. 2.
1939.23. (a) A rental company shall not use, access, or obtain any information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using electronic surveillance technology, except in the following circumstances:(1) (A) When the equipment is used by the rental company only for the purpose of locating a stolen, abandoned, or missing rental vehicle after one of the following:(i) The renter or law enforcement has informed the rental company that the vehicle is missing or has been stolen or abandoned.(ii) The rental vehicle has not been returned following 24 hours three calendar days after the contracted return date or by 24 hours three calendar days following the end of an extension of that return date.(iii) The rental company discovers the rental vehicle has been stolen or abandoned, and, if stolen, the rental company shall report the vehicle stolen to law enforcement by filing a stolen vehicle report, unless law enforcement has already informed the rental company that the vehicle is missing or has been stolen or abandoned.(B) If electronic surveillance technology is activated pursuant to subparagraph (A), a rental company shall maintain a record, in either electronic or written form, of information relevant to the activation of that technology. That information shall include the rental agreement, including the return date, and the date and time the electronic surveillance technology was activated. The record shall also include, if relevant, a record of written or other communication with the renter, including communications regarding extensions of the rental, police reports, or other written communication with law enforcement officials. The record shall be maintained for a period of at least 12 months from the time the record is created and shall be made available upon the renters request. The rental company shall maintain and furnish explanatory codes necessary to read the record. A rental company shall not be required to maintain a record if electronic surveillance technology is activated to recover a rental vehicle that is stolen or missing at a time other than during a rental period.(2) In response to a specific request from law enforcement pursuant to a subpoena or search warrant.(b) Subdivision (a) does not prohibit a rental company from equipping rental vehicles with any of the following:(1) GPS-based technology that provides navigation assistance to the occupants of the rental vehicle, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology, except for the purposes of discovering or repairing a defect in the technology and the information may then be used only for that purpose.(2) Electronic surveillance technology that allows for the remote locking or unlocking of the vehicle at the request of the renter, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology, except as necessary to lock or unlock the vehicle.(3) Electronic surveillance technology that allows the company to provide roadside assistance, such as towing, flat tire, or fuel services, at the request of the renter, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology except as necessary to provide the requested roadside assistance.(c) Subdivision (a) does not prohibit a rental company from obtaining, accessing, or using information from electronic surveillance technology for the sole purpose of determining the date and time the vehicle departs from and is returned to the rental company, and the total mileage driven and the vehicle fuel level of the returned vehicle. The information obtained or accessed from this electronic surveillance technology shall only be used for the purpose described in this subdivision.(d) A rental company shall not use electronic surveillance technology to track a renter in order to impose fines or surcharges relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle.
1939.23. (a) A rental company shall not use, access, or obtain any information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using electronic surveillance technology, except in the following circumstances:(1) (A) When the equipment is used by the rental company only for the purpose of locating a stolen, abandoned, or missing rental vehicle after one of the following:(i) The renter or law enforcement has informed the rental company that the vehicle is missing or has been stolen or abandoned.(ii) The rental vehicle has not been returned following 24 hours three calendar days after the contracted return date or by 24 hours three calendar days following the end of an extension of that return date.(iii) The rental company discovers the rental vehicle has been stolen or abandoned, and, if stolen, the rental company shall report the vehicle stolen to law enforcement by filing a stolen vehicle report, unless law enforcement has already informed the rental company that the vehicle is missing or has been stolen or abandoned.(B) If electronic surveillance technology is activated pursuant to subparagraph (A), a rental company shall maintain a record, in either electronic or written form, of information relevant to the activation of that technology. That information shall include the rental agreement, including the return date, and the date and time the electronic surveillance technology was activated. The record shall also include, if relevant, a record of written or other communication with the renter, including communications regarding extensions of the rental, police reports, or other written communication with law enforcement officials. The record shall be maintained for a period of at least 12 months from the time the record is created and shall be made available upon the renters request. The rental company shall maintain and furnish explanatory codes necessary to read the record. A rental company shall not be required to maintain a record if electronic surveillance technology is activated to recover a rental vehicle that is stolen or missing at a time other than during a rental period.(2) In response to a specific request from law enforcement pursuant to a subpoena or search warrant.(b) Subdivision (a) does not prohibit a rental company from equipping rental vehicles with any of the following:(1) GPS-based technology that provides navigation assistance to the occupants of the rental vehicle, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology, except for the purposes of discovering or repairing a defect in the technology and the information may then be used only for that purpose.(2) Electronic surveillance technology that allows for the remote locking or unlocking of the vehicle at the request of the renter, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology, except as necessary to lock or unlock the vehicle.(3) Electronic surveillance technology that allows the company to provide roadside assistance, such as towing, flat tire, or fuel services, at the request of the renter, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology except as necessary to provide the requested roadside assistance.(c) Subdivision (a) does not prohibit a rental company from obtaining, accessing, or using information from electronic surveillance technology for the sole purpose of determining the date and time the vehicle departs from and is returned to the rental company, and the total mileage driven and the vehicle fuel level of the returned vehicle. The information obtained or accessed from this electronic surveillance technology shall only be used for the purpose described in this subdivision.(d) A rental company shall not use electronic surveillance technology to track a renter in order to impose fines or surcharges relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle.
1939.23. (a) A rental company shall not use, access, or obtain any information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using electronic surveillance technology, except in the following circumstances:(1) (A) When the equipment is used by the rental company only for the purpose of locating a stolen, abandoned, or missing rental vehicle after one of the following:(i) The renter or law enforcement has informed the rental company that the vehicle is missing or has been stolen or abandoned.(ii) The rental vehicle has not been returned following 24 hours three calendar days after the contracted return date or by 24 hours three calendar days following the end of an extension of that return date.(iii) The rental company discovers the rental vehicle has been stolen or abandoned, and, if stolen, the rental company shall report the vehicle stolen to law enforcement by filing a stolen vehicle report, unless law enforcement has already informed the rental company that the vehicle is missing or has been stolen or abandoned.(B) If electronic surveillance technology is activated pursuant to subparagraph (A), a rental company shall maintain a record, in either electronic or written form, of information relevant to the activation of that technology. That information shall include the rental agreement, including the return date, and the date and time the electronic surveillance technology was activated. The record shall also include, if relevant, a record of written or other communication with the renter, including communications regarding extensions of the rental, police reports, or other written communication with law enforcement officials. The record shall be maintained for a period of at least 12 months from the time the record is created and shall be made available upon the renters request. The rental company shall maintain and furnish explanatory codes necessary to read the record. A rental company shall not be required to maintain a record if electronic surveillance technology is activated to recover a rental vehicle that is stolen or missing at a time other than during a rental period.(2) In response to a specific request from law enforcement pursuant to a subpoena or search warrant.(b) Subdivision (a) does not prohibit a rental company from equipping rental vehicles with any of the following:(1) GPS-based technology that provides navigation assistance to the occupants of the rental vehicle, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology, except for the purposes of discovering or repairing a defect in the technology and the information may then be used only for that purpose.(2) Electronic surveillance technology that allows for the remote locking or unlocking of the vehicle at the request of the renter, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology, except as necessary to lock or unlock the vehicle.(3) Electronic surveillance technology that allows the company to provide roadside assistance, such as towing, flat tire, or fuel services, at the request of the renter, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology except as necessary to provide the requested roadside assistance.(c) Subdivision (a) does not prohibit a rental company from obtaining, accessing, or using information from electronic surveillance technology for the sole purpose of determining the date and time the vehicle departs from and is returned to the rental company, and the total mileage driven and the vehicle fuel level of the returned vehicle. The information obtained or accessed from this electronic surveillance technology shall only be used for the purpose described in this subdivision.(d) A rental company shall not use electronic surveillance technology to track a renter in order to impose fines or surcharges relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle.
1939.23. (a) A rental company shall not use, access, or obtain any information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using electronic surveillance technology, except in the following circumstances:
(1) (A) When the equipment is used by the rental company only for the purpose of locating a stolen, abandoned, or missing rental vehicle after one of the following:
(i) The renter or law enforcement has informed the rental company that the vehicle is missing or has been stolen or abandoned.
(ii) The rental vehicle has not been returned following 24 hours three calendar days after the contracted return date or by 24 hours three calendar days following the end of an extension of that return date.
(iii) The rental company discovers the rental vehicle has been stolen or abandoned, and, if stolen, the rental company shall report the vehicle stolen to law enforcement by filing a stolen vehicle report, unless law enforcement has already informed the rental company that the vehicle is missing or has been stolen or abandoned.
(B) If electronic surveillance technology is activated pursuant to subparagraph (A), a rental company shall maintain a record, in either electronic or written form, of information relevant to the activation of that technology. That information shall include the rental agreement, including the return date, and the date and time the electronic surveillance technology was activated. The record shall also include, if relevant, a record of written or other communication with the renter, including communications regarding extensions of the rental, police reports, or other written communication with law enforcement officials. The record shall be maintained for a period of at least 12 months from the time the record is created and shall be made available upon the renters request. The rental company shall maintain and furnish explanatory codes necessary to read the record. A rental company shall not be required to maintain a record if electronic surveillance technology is activated to recover a rental vehicle that is stolen or missing at a time other than during a rental period.
(2) In response to a specific request from law enforcement pursuant to a subpoena or search warrant.
(b) Subdivision (a) does not prohibit a rental company from equipping rental vehicles with any of the following:
(1) GPS-based technology that provides navigation assistance to the occupants of the rental vehicle, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology, except for the purposes of discovering or repairing a defect in the technology and the information may then be used only for that purpose.
(2) Electronic surveillance technology that allows for the remote locking or unlocking of the vehicle at the request of the renter, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology, except as necessary to lock or unlock the vehicle.
(3) Electronic surveillance technology that allows the company to provide roadside assistance, such as towing, flat tire, or fuel services, at the request of the renter, if the rental company does not use, access, or obtain information relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle that was obtained using that technology except as necessary to provide the requested roadside assistance.
(c) Subdivision (a) does not prohibit a rental company from obtaining, accessing, or using information from electronic surveillance technology for the sole purpose of determining the date and time the vehicle departs from and is returned to the rental company, and the total mileage driven and the vehicle fuel level of the returned vehicle. The information obtained or accessed from this electronic surveillance technology shall only be used for the purpose described in this subdivision.
(d) A rental company shall not use electronic surveillance technology to track a renter in order to impose fines or surcharges relating to the renters use of the rental vehicle.