A. The department shall keep a record of the identification of every taxicab meter number and date of inspection thereof in its office.
B. The department shall inspect, test, and seal every operational taximeter at least every six (6) months. Additionally, the department may inspect and test any taximeter upon receipt of a complaint regarding the operation or accuracy of a taximeter.
C. In the event a change in rates is made, the taximeter shall be adjusted to the new rates, and the taximeter of every taxicab in which a meter has been installed shall be immediately inspected, tested, and sealed by the department. A fee to recover costs of the meter inspection shall be charged by the department for each meter reprogrammed and sealed.
D. No taximeter which is inaccurate in registration in excess of one and one-half percent (11/2%) shall be allowed to operate in any taxicab, and when an inaccuracy is discovered, such taxicab involved shall immediately cease operation and be kept out of operation until the meter is repaired and in proper working condition.
E. No owner, driver or business shall perform or permit or allow any alterations to a taxicab that will affect the taximeter pulse setting without said taximeter being inspected and recertified by the department. Said alterations shall include, but are not limited to, transmission replacement or remanufacturing, differential replacement or remanufacturing, speedometer cable replacement, speed sensor replacement, repair or replacement of the taxicab's onboard computer, or change of tire size on the drive axle. (Ord. 67-14, 2014)