The application required of applicants to drive a taxicab shall be made on blanks furnished by the town for the purpose and shall, among other things, state the name, address, physical condition, physical description, former employers, court record and prove applicant has a valid North Carolina driver’s license as provided in G.S. Chapter 20, Article C. The application shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant. The Chief of Police or his or her designee is hereby designated officer of the town to check the criminal history concerning the suitability of applicants for a franchise to operate taxicabs in the town, or to operate a taxicab as an employee of the owner of the taxi franchise. The information shall be provided to the Town Administrator, or designee, and shall be and remain confidential.
(Ord. 14-6, passed 10-9-2014)