5.144.170 Unlawful activities.

   A.   It is unlawful for any person to operate a tow car for compensation with knowledge that the tow car is not authorized by a valid permit or that grounds for revocation or suspension of said permit pursuant to Section 5.144.120 of this chapter exist.

   B.   It is unlawful for any tow car driver or person in the business of operating a tow car for compensation to do any of the following:

      1.   Charge an additional type of rate or higher rate other than those rates on the schedule required to be carried by Section 5.144.060(A)(2) of this section. Notwithstanding Sections 5.144.060 and 5.144.080 of this chapter, it is lawful to charge a rate less than those rates scheduled;

      2.   Refuse, upon request, to give a vehicle owner a written receipt showing the tow fee due and the miles towed; or

      3.   Fail to display a valid permit, issued pursuant to this chapter, and a list of fees as required by Section 5.144.060 of this chapter. (Prior code § 42.04.066)