The Board shall not issue the license to any person:
(A) Who has been convicted of unlawfully selling or using intoxicating liquors or narcotic drugs; or
(B) Who is not a citizen and resident of the state.
(C) Every person applying for a taxi business license under this article shall be required to hold a valid business permit issued by the town. Prior to issuance of a permit, each applicant shall show under oath that he or she has not been convicted of a violation of the laws of this state with respect to intoxicating liquors, controlled substances, reckless or careless driving or any misdemeanor or felony involving moral turpitude within the past five years. In addition, the following factors shall be deemed sufficient grounds for refusing to issue a permit or for revoking a permit already issued:
(1) Conviction of a felony against the state, or conviction of any offense against another state which would have been a felony if committed in the state:
(2) Violation of any federal or state law relating to the use, possession or sale of alcoholic beverages or narcotic or barbiturate drugs;
(3) Addiction to or habitual use of alcoholic beverages or narcotic or barbiturate drugs;
(4) Violation of any federal or state law relating to prostitution;
(5) Non-citizenship in the United States; and
(6) Habitual violation of traffic laws or ordinances.
(Amended 6-1-2010; Amended 11-3-2015)
Statutory reference:
Authority, see G.S. §§ 20-37 and 160A-304