(A) No golf cart shall be operated in the town unless a permit has been issued by the Police Department to the owner of said golf cart. The permit received from the town must be with the golf cart whenever it is operated in the town. The permit is good from June 1 to May 31 of each year and is to be renewed annually.
(B) The fee for said permit will be $25 for initial inspection and permit. This fee and inspection is required every calendar year that the golf cart is registered for use on town roadways. Inspections are to be scheduled for May 1 to May 31 of each year at days and times to be established by the Town Marshal. Prior to any initial or renewal permit being issued, the golf cart shall be inspected by the Police Department to make sure said golf cart complies with the requirements set forth by the town and the State of Indiana. There may be no permit issued if in the previous year the applicant was cited and convicted of any violations set forth by the town or State of Indiana, this will be a decision made by the Town Marshal or his/her designee.
(C) Any person who operates a golf cart in the town and fails to receive and properly display a Town of New Palestine permit/sticker will be subject to all applicable Indiana State Laws in addition to being in violation of this chapter.
(D) Golf cart owners must complete the golf cart application form, waiver of liability form, and provide proof of financial responsibility insurance prior to the cart being inspected. The completed forms and proof of insurance will be maintained by the Police Department.
(Ord. 071917, passed 8-5-2017) Penalty, see § 48.99