(A) By Council. A certificate issued under this chapter may be revoked for the violation, by the holder therefor, of any applicable provision of this code, federal or state law or town ordinance, rule or regulation, or for the existence of any of the conditions set forth in divisions (B) and (C) of this section, or other good cause shown, by the Town Council after 10-days’ written notice of a hearing hereon to the holder of the certificate.
(B) By Town Clerk. A certificate issued under this chapter may be suspended temporarily for a period not to exceed 6 months by the Town Clerk at any time for any of the following reasons:
(1) The owner’s past record is found to be unsatisfactory;
(2) The owner fails to operate the taxicab in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
(3) The owner shall cease to operate any taxicab for a period of 30 consecutive days;
(4) The taxicab is operated at a rate of fare other than that prescribed by the Town Council; or
(5) For any other reason which the Town Clerk may deem warrants suspension.
(C) A certificate issued under this chapter may be suspended temporarily for a period to not exceed 1 year by the Town Clerk, for any of the following reasons:
(1) The owner’s certificate has been suspended twice within a 12-month period; or
(2) The owner is convicted of:
(a) A felony involving bodily injury or use of a deadly weapon;
(b) A violation of any federal or state statute or town ordinance relating to the possession or sale of alcoholic beverages;
(c) A violation of any federal or state statute or town ordinance relating to prostitution;
(d) A violation of any federal or state statute or town ordinance relating to the use, possession or sale of drugs; or
(e) For any other reason which the Town Clerk may deem warrants suspension.
(Ord. O-04-10, passed 10-11-2004)