(1974)

NORMAN M. CLAPP, Secretary, Department of Transportation

You have requested my opinion whether the collection of motor carrier permit fees prescribed by sec. 194.04 (4), Stats., conforms to the requirements of the Interstate Commerce Act in49 U.S.C.A. sec. 302 (b) (2) and the regulations issued thereunder in Title 49 C.F.R. sec. 1023.33.

Common motor carriers are required by sec. 194.23, Stats., to obtain a certificate for their operations. Similarly, contract carriers are required by sec. 194.34, Stats., to obtain a license for their operations. Section 194.04, Stats., provides that the…