CHAPTER 117: TAXICABS

Section

   117.01   Definitions

   117.02   License required

   117.03   License application

   117.04   Fees

   117.05   Term

   117.06   Financial responsibility

   117.07   Taxicab driver requirements

   117.08   Issuance requirements

   117.09   Issuance of license

   117.10   License limitations

   117.11   Renewal, revocation, transfer of license

   117.12   Suspension of license

   117.13   Taxicab equipment

   117.14   Taxicab stands

   117.15   Taxicab rates

   117.99   Penalty

   Appendix A: Taxicab Permit/License Form

   Appendix B: Annual Taxicab Inspection Form

   Appendix C: Police Annual Inspection Form

§ 117.01 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   TAXICAB. Any motorized vehicle carrying passengers for hire upon the streets and public ways of the town, except those vehicles lawfully authorized to operate under and by virtue of a certificate or permit duly granted by the Public Service Commission of this state or the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States.

   TAXICAB SERVICE. The business or occupation of operating taxicabs and furnishing taxicab service to the public.

(Prior Code, § 44.01) (Ord. 5-89, passed 5-8-1989)

§ 117.02 LICENSE REQUIRED.

   (A)   It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a taxicab or a taxicab service or business within the town without first having obtained a license therefor as provided herein.

   (B)   Provided, however, taxicabs licensed by other cities or towns may be driven within the town when said taxicab and driver are properly licensed by the city or town of origin.

(Prior Code, § 44.02) (Ord. 5-89, passed 5-8-1989) Penalty, see § 117.99

§ 117.03 LICENSE APPLICATION.

   (A)   Prior to the issuance of any taxicab service license, the applicant shall file with the Clerk-Treasurer any general information as requested, as well as the specific information as follows:

      (1)   A description of each vehicle to be operated;

      (2)   A certificate of insurance from the insurance company or surety insuring each taxicab with the expiration date of said policy; and

      (3)   A statement naming and describing the qualifications of each driver.

   (B)   In addition, the application fee for said license shall be filed prior to licensing.

(Prior Code, § 44.04) (Ord. 5-89, passed 5-8-1989)