(a) An authorized carrier may not lease equipment with a driver or provide a driver to any person who is not an authorized carrier to provide a service subject to regulation under article 7 of the Transportation Law.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Part, the lease of both a driver and vehicle to any organization providing service subject to regulation under article 7 of the Transportation Law by one person will be deemed to be transportation subject to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Transportation.