§17A-2B-2. Development of plan of consolidation of government services and regulation applicable to the motor carrier industry.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code to the contrary, the Division of Motor Vehicles is authorized and directed, and is designated the lead state agency to formulate and develop a plan for the consolidation of state government services and enforcement of laws pertaining to the regulation and taxation of the motor carrier industry.

(b) (1) The Public Service Commission, Division of Highways, State Tax Department and the State Police shall cooperate with the division and provide information, aid and assistance as requested by the division to plan the consolidation of state government services and of enforcement of laws pertaining to the regulation and taxation of the motor carrier industry.

(2) The division shall consult with these agencies and shall solicit and use any applicable experience and expertise that can be beneficial to the development of the plan of consolidation.