(a) Application for Bicycle Licenses. Application for license and license tags shall be made to the Police Chief, upon a form provided by him and if such application is approved, the Police Chief shall so indicate, in writing. However, if he does not approve the application, the applicant will be notified, in writing as to reasons for refusal.
(b) Issuance of the License. The Police Chief shall have the authority to issue bicycle licenses, upon written application. The licenses shall be effective until surrendered as provided in subsection (d) hereof. Every license shall have a registration number of the bicycle to which it is issued in the name of the City. The Police Chief shall keep a record of the license issuance, to whom issued, the number thereof and the number and make of the bicycle frame.
(c) Transfer of License. Upon sale or transfer of ownership of a bicycle, the license thereof shall also be transferred to the new owner, however, the new owner must, within five days, report such transfer to the Police Department for proper recording of said transfer.
(d) Attachment of License. Upon the issuance of a license, the licensee shall affix said license to the bicycle frame, in such a manner and position as to be plainly visible. The removal of such license, except by proper authority shall be a violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 1988-12. Passed 3-1-88.)
(e) Penalty. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.