§1470.115. Presumption of Public Need

a)         A person engaged in non-relocation towing between July 1, 1985 and January 1, 1986 can make a prima facie showing of public convenience and necessity to the extent of its operations during this period by affirming that it engaged in such operations, provided the license application is filed on or before May 27, 1987 (Section 18c-5304 of the Law).

b)         An applicant may submit tow tickets or other documentation showing the extent of its operations.

c)         If an applicant does not submit documentation, an applicant's operations will be presumed to have been:

1)         Movements within a 50 mile radius of its principal place of business in Illinois;

2)         Movements from points within the 50 mile radius to points in Illinois; and

3)         Movements from points in Illinois to points within the 50 mile radius.  (Section 18c-5304 of the Law)