Prior to the issuance of a license for the operation of a taxicab or a taxicab service, each vehicle which is sought to be registered for use as a taxicab shall be thoroughly examined and inspected by the Police Department to determine if a vehicle is in safe operating condition. The town may promulgate reasonable rules and regulations governing the cleanliness, condition and maintenance of such vehicles and the periodic inspection thereof. When the Police Department finds that a vehicle has met the standards established by the town the Department shall issue a certificate to that effect which shall also state the authorized seating capacity of the vehicle.
('80 Code, § 5.24.020 E.) (Ord. 7-1978, passed - -78)