CHAPTER 8
TAXICABS

SECTION:

4-8-1: Application

4-8-2: License

4-8-3: Fee

4-8-4: Liability Insurance

4-8-5: Rules And Regulations

4-8-6: Revocation

4-8-7: Violation

4-8-1: APPLICATION:

Before engaging in the business of operating or using any motor or power driven vehicle commonly known as a taxicab, in the transportation of persons within the city limits, said person shall file with the clerk an application for a license to do so and shall secure such license for each for hire motor vehicle to be operated in such business. The application for license shall contain the following information:

   A.   Name and address of applicant.

   B.   Make, year, model, vehicle identification number and license number of the motor vehicle for which application is made. (Ord. 1409, 3-28-2005)

4-8-2: LICENSE:

After the application has been approved by the council, the clerk shall issue a license to the applicant, subject to the restrictions and upon the conditions in this chapter specified. Such license shall be carried at all times in each vehicle licensed in a conspicuous place. The license shall give the name of licensee, describe the motor vehicle for which it is issued and give the expiration date of such license. (Ord. 335, 11-6-1945)

4-8-3: FEE:

A license fee of twenty five dollars ($25.00) per vehicle per annum shall be paid to the clerk in advance at the time of the filing of said application or any renewal thereof. Any person desiring to carry on or engage in said business may procure a monthly license by paying in advance the sum of five dollars ($5.00) per month for each vehicle used or operated in said business. All annual licenses issued hereunder shall expire on December 31 of the year in which issued. (Ord. 1409, 3-28-2005)