(a) Installation. Each taxicab shall be equipped with a digital electronic taximeter calibrated to charge the current fare established pursuant to § 36-1.9 and which shall meet or exceed the requirements of subsection (b).
(b) The specifications, tolerances, and other technical requirements relating thereto shall be as established by the State division of weights and measures. The operation, visibility, lighting, and inspection will conform to all applicable State laws or regulations.
(c) Inspection. No driver, owner, or operator of a taxicab or taxi stand shall use or cause to be used a taxicab for purposes of hire before the taximeter, installed therein, has been inspected for accuracy in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
(d) Current rates. No driver, owner, or operator of a taxicab or taxi stand shall use or cause to be used for purposes of hire, a taxicab installed with a taximeter not reflecting the current rates.
(Sec. 12-1.9, R.O. 1978 (1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 12, Art. 1, § 12-1.8) (Am. Ords. 88-98, 90-84)