(1) A person applying for a certificate to provide charter and excursion carrier services must be fit, willing, and able to provide service and to comply with state law and the safety and insurance requirements of this chapter.

(2) The commission will issue to any qualified applicant a certificate to provide charter and excursion carrier services in Washington upon receipt of:

(a) A complete application filing as required by WAC 480-30-096;

(b) Proof of insurance as required by WAC 480-30-191; and

(c) Proof of a passing Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) safety inspection of each motor vehicle to be operated by the applicant under its certificate.