§ 114.05 TAXICAB.
   (A)   No taxicab vehicle may be operated within the jurisdiction of the town without the owner/operator of that taxicab vehicle first having obtained a permit according to this chapter in addition to compliance with all other sections of this chapter.
   (B)   Each holder of a taxicab operator permit shall supply the Town Clerk-Treasurer’s office with a current list of each taxicab vehicle operated under a permit, including the vehicle make and model, year, cab number and state licenses number.
   (C)   Each taxicab vehicle operated within the jurisdiction of the town shall comply with all state vehicle safety requirements.
   (D)   Each taxicab shall have the rate of fees clearly posted inside the taxicab.
   (E)   Each taxicab shall be clearly marked as a “taxicab” with, at a minimum, the following:
      (1)   A working top light affixed to the roof of the taxicab;
      (2)   The 24 hour phone number of the operator of the taxicab company clearly marked on each side of the vehicle; and
      (3)   The vehicle number must be clearly marked on both sides and the rear of the taxicab in a manner to be clearly seen and distinguishable by any law enforcement officers, pedestrians or motorists, and this number shall be unique to each taxicab for the use of distinguishing each individual taxicab vehicle.
   (F)   Every taxicab operating under the terms of this chapter shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition inside the passenger area, trunk and the outside of the vehicle. Vehicles shall be free from mechanical defects, rust and/or body damage.
(Ord. 2009-18, passed 9-9-2009) Penalty, see § 114.99