(a) An entity commits an offense if the entity violates any provision of this article.
(b) An operating authority commits an offense if the operating authority allows or arranges for an individual to drive for purposes of providing transporation-for-hire service if the individual is not in compliance with all provision of this article applicable to drivers. Each instance in which an operating authority allows or arranges for an individual to drive for purposes of providing transportation-for-hire service if the individual is not in compliance with all provisions of this artice shall constitute a separate offense.
(c) An individual commits an offense if the individual drives for purposes of providing transportation-for-hire service while the individual is not in compliance with all provisions of this article applicable to drivers. Each instance in which an individual drives for purposes of providing transportation-for-hire service and is not in compliance with one or more provisions of this article shall contitute a separate offense.
(d) An entity commits an offense if the entity acts as an operating authority without a currently valid operating authority permit. An operating authority permit that has been suspended, revoked or denied in invalid during the period of such suspension, revocation or denial.
(e) An entity commits an offense if the entity falsely certifies, requests another to falsely certify, or causes another to falsely certify that a transportation-for-hire vehicle complies with the applicable provisions of this article.
(f) An entity commits an offense if the entity fails to provide any of the information that the entity is required to provide by this article.
(g) An entity commits an offense if the entity provides or causes another to provide false information as information that the entity is required to provide by this article.
(h) A driver commits an offense if the driver knowingly transports any passenger for any illegal or unlawful purpose.
(i) An entity commits an offense if the entity fails to comply with any conditions placed on the entity's operating authority permit by the Administrator.
(j) A driver commits an offense if the driver uses a motor vehicle to provide transportation-for-hire service within the city and the motor vehicle does not comply the transportation-for-hire vehicle standards required under this article, including without limitation the standards set forth in Sec. 103-42 of this article. Each instance in which a driver uses a motor vehicle to provide transportation-for-hire service within the city and the motor vehicle does not comply the transportation-for-hire vehicle standards required under this article shall constitute a separate offense.
(k) An operating authority commits an offense if the operating authority allows the operating authority's driver to use a motor vehicle to provide transportation-for-hire service within the city and the motor vehicle does not comply the transportation-for-hire vehicle standards required under this article, including without limitation the standards set forth in Sec. 103-42 of this article. Each instance in which an operating authority allows the operating authority's driver to use a motor vehicle to provide transportation-for-hire service within the city and the motor vehicle does not comply the transportation-for-hire vehicle standards required under this article constitutes a separate offense.
(l) A driver commits an offense if, while providing transportation-for-hire service, the driver transports more passengers during one trip than the number of seatbelt equipped seating positions in the transportation-for-hire vehicle. Each instance in which a driver transports more passengers during one trip than the number of seatbelt equipped seating positions in the transportation-for-hire vehicle constitutes a separate offense.
(m) An operating authority commits an offense if the operating authority allows the operating authority's driver, while providing transportation-for-hire service, to transport more passengers during one trip than the number of seatbelt equipped seating positions in the transportation-for-hire vehicle. Each instance in which an operating authority allows the operating authority's driver, while providing transportation-for-hire service, to transport more passengers during one trip than the number of seatbelt equipped seating positions in the transportation-for-hire vehicle constitutes a separate offense.
(n) Unless otherwise specifically set forth in this article, each day an offense defined by this article shall continue, or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense.
(o) Each offense defined by this article is a criminal offense subject to a penalty as set forth in Sec. 1- 4 of the Longview City Code.
(p) Unless otherwise specifically set forth in this article or in state law as adopted, allegation and evidence of culpable mental state are not required for the proof of an offense defined by this article.
(Ord. No.4088, § 2, 12-8-16)