(A) Amendment. An annual permit is amendable at any time by the Chief of Police or his or her designated director.
(B) Suspension or revocation of permit. The following regulations apply to the suspension or revocation of an annual permit:
(1) The Chief of Police or his or her designated director may suspend or revoke a permit if the Director determines that the holder:
(a) Failed to comply with a correction order issued to the holder by the Chief of Police or his or her designated director, within the time specified in the order;
(b) Intentionally or knowingly impeded the Department or other law enforcement agency in the performance of its duty or execution of its authority;
(c) Failed to comply with this chapter;
(d) Does not qualify for operating authority under § 113.038 of this chapter;
(e) Has been convicted of a violation of another city, state or federal law, which violation reflects unfavorably on the fitness of the holder to perform a public transportation service;
(f) Is under indictment for or has been convicted of any felony offense or a Class A or B misdemeanor while holding taxicab operating authority;
(g) Failed to pay city ad valorem taxes on any property of the holder used directly or indirectly in connection with the taxicab service; and/or
(h) Failed to pay a permit fee at the time it was due.
(2) A suspension of a permit does not affect the expiration date of the permit.
(3) After revocation of a permit, a holder is not eligible for a permit for a period up to two years.
(C) Appeal of suspension. After suspension of a permit, a holder may file an appeal with the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police or his or her designated director shall inspect the operation of the suspended holder to determine if the deficiency causing the suspension has been corrected by the holder. After inspection, the Chief of Police or his or her designated director shall submit his or her recommendation, together with supporting facts, to the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police may, as he or she determines appropriate, reinstate the permit or deny reinstatement.
(1998 Code, § 126-181) (Ord. 05-19, passed 7-6-2005; Ord. 13-16, passed 6-19-2013)