§ 41.1809 Grounds for Denial or Revocation of Taxicab Driver’s Permit.

   (a)   Taxicab driver’s permits shall be denied or revoked on the following grounds:

      (1)   The person does not possess a valid Class 3 driver’s license issued by the State of California;

      (2)   The person is less than 18 years of age;

      (3)   The person is required to register pursuant to Penal Code § 290;

      (4)   The person has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, soliciting for prostitution, narcotics or dangerous drugs, unless a period of not less than three years has elapsed since the date of conviction or the date of release from confinement for such offense, whichever is later;

      (5)   The person has been convicted for driving a taxicab recklessly within the preceding two years;

      (6)   Repeated and persistent violations of the traffic laws of the County and State;

      (7)   Driving any taxicab the driver knew or should have known was not in good order and repair;

      (8)   False statements made on an application submitted under this Chapter;

      (9)   Operating a taxicab while under the influence of alcoholic beverages, narcotics or other habit-forming drugs;

      (10)   Violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter.

(Ord. 2718, passed - -1982)