As of July 1, 1978, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate any taxicab in the city unless such taxicab is equipped with a Model C Cabometer taximeter or a taximeter of equal design and capabilities the installation of which shall first be approved by the Police Department. Specifications for this variety of taxi meter may be obtained from either the Police Department or the city's purchasing agent. It shall be the duty of the person operating such taxicab and also the driver thereof to keep such meters operating at all times within 5% of absolute accuracy. No passenger shall be carried in such taxicab except under the provisions of a contract unless such taximeter shall be in operation and such meter shall be kept operating continuously during the entire time that it is engaged in the transportation of passengers for compensation and during any waiting time. Since limousine service shall be operated on a contract basis for pre-established fees, the installation of a metering device shall not be required within vehicles of this category.
('70 Code, § 24-67) (Ord. 1977-51, passed 10-24-77) Penalty, see § 10.99