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Every person licensed under this chapter shall keep and provide accurate books and records of account of his operations at his place of business in the city for a minimum of three years.
Upon request of the commissioner, licensees must submit requested financial reports or documents within seven business days, and the commissioner reserves the right to audit the finances and reported data of any licensee.
The commissioner, or the authorized committee of the city council, shall have access to the property, books, contracts, accounts and records during normal business hours at said place of business, for such information as may be required for the effective administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, or for the adoption of any ordinances, rules or regulations affecting taxicab operations.
(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-10-14, p. 101074, § 3)
Any license for which an application for renewal has not been made as specified in this chapter or which has been revoked, surrendered, rescinded, cancelled or otherwise forfeited, may be reissued by the commissioner pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 1)
(a) Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this chapter for which a penalty is not otherwise provided shall be fined not less than $100.00 nor more than $2,000.00. Guidelines governing this fine range shall be set forth in regulations. Each day that such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. In addition to fines, penalties for any violations of this chapter may include license suspension, rescission or revocation.
(b) Reserved.
(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-10-14, p. 101074, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-21-17, p. 61858, Art. IX, § 1)
(a) The owner of record of any motor vehicle that is used for the transportation or the solicitation for the transportation of passengers for hire in violation of Section 9-112-020 shall be liable to the City for an administrative penalty of $2,000.00 plus any towing and storage fees applicable under Section 9-92-080. Any such vehicle shall be subject to seizure and impoundment pursuant to this section. This subsection shall not apply if the vehicle used in the violation was stolen at that time and the theft was reported to the appropriate police authorities within 24 hours after the theft was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered.
(b) Whenever a police officer has probable cause to believe that a vehicle is subject to seizure and impoundment pursuant to this section, the police officer shall provide for the towing of the vehicle to a facility controlled by the City or its agents. Before or at the time the vehicle is towed, the police officer shall notify any person identifying himself as the owner of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation or any person who is found to be in control of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation, if there is such person, of the fact of the seizure and of the vehicle owner's right to request a vehicle impoundment hearing to be conducted under Section 2-14-132 of this Code by serving such person with a copy of the vehicle impoundment seizure report.
(c) Section 2-14-132 shall apply whenever a motor vehicle is seized and impounded pursuant to this section.
(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-22-20, p. 18957, § 6)
The commissioner is authorized to adopt rules and regulations for the proper administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
Any fees imposed pursuant to rules authorized by this section shall be reasonably related to the City's cost of administration, and shall only be effective, or amended, after a 10-day notice and comment period.
(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 1)