If, upon inspection, a taxicab or motor vehicle for hire is found to be of lawful construction and in proper condition in accordance with this chapter and the rules and regulations established under this chapter, upon payment of the license fee provided under this chapter and when so licensed, there shall be delivered to the owner, in addition to the license, a card or plate of such size and form as may be prescribed by the Police Department. Such card or plate shall contain the official license number of the vehicle, together with the date of inspection of the same. Such card shall be signed by the officer of the Police Department having charge of the enforcement of the inspection required to be made under this chapter, and shall contain blank spaces upon which entry may be made of the date of every inspection of such vehicle. Such card shall contain the name of the person owning such taxicab or motor vehicle for hire and the State license number issued therefor.
(1979 Code Sec. 12.08.040)