773.06 REQUIREMENTS FOR TAXICAB OWNER/OPERATOR LICENSE.

   (a)    An applicant for the initial issuance or renewal of a taxicab owner/operator license shall meet the following requirements:

      (1)    Be an American citizen and be able to speak and read the English language;

      (2)    Be able to provide the taxicab service required by Section 773.18, and obtain the liability insurance required by Section 773.11; and

      (3)    Possess a working knowledge of the traffic laws of the City and State of Ohio;

      (4)    Such applicant must be of good character;

      (5)    Such applicant shall not have been convicted for any offense constituting a felony.

      (6)    Such applicant shall not have been convicted for any offense involving the use, possession of or sale of a controlled substance;

      (7)    Such applicant shall not be involved in a pending court action for any criminal offense;

      (8)    Such applicant, within two years prior to filing the application for a license, shall not have been convicted of or forfeited bond for two or more moving traffic offenses;

      (9)    Such applicant, within three years prior to filing the application for a license, shall not have been convicted of a criminal offense involving public disorder, violence, theft, public indecency or moral turpitude;

      (10)    Such applicant, if a corporation, must be one which is authorized to engage in the business of operating taxicabs under the law of Ohio.

      (11)    Statements concerning such qualifications must be supported by the affidavits of two reputable citizens of the City.

         (Ord. 72, 1998.  Passed 11-16-98.)