A taxicab operator’s permit shall be granted in writing by the Chief of Police upon application in writing, accompanied by the photographs and fingerprints of the applicant as the Chief of Police shall specify and upon a satisfactory showing by the applicant that he or she is possessed of the following qualifications:
(A) Citizenship, good character and that he or she is a citizen of the United States of good moral character;
(B) He or she is over the age of 18 years;
(C) He or she is able to read and write the English language;
(D) He or she is not addicted to the habitual use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics and has not been convicted of any offense involving the unlawful operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated;
(E) He or she holds a valid, unrevoked and unsuspended chauffeur’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles of the state; and/or
(F) He or she has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police his or her knowledge of this chapter, Chapter 13 and of all other ordinances and regulations of the city relating to the operation of motor vehicles.
(`61 Code, § 22.8) (Ord. 303, passed 4-17-1956; Am. Ord. 648, passed 4-1-1980)