Sec. 12.5. (a) Except as provided in this chapter, a person may not operate a motor vehicle upon an Indiana public highway to transport household goods for compensation until the person has obtained a certificate from the department.

     (b) The department may issue a certificate under this section only after conducting a public hearing and considering transportation services provided by other carriers of household goods by motor vehicle, railroad, or other means, that operate in the proposed territory of the person that is applying for a certificate.

As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.12.