(a) Every driver of a taxicab which operates in the City must possess a valid taxicab driver's license issued by the Chief of Police in accordance with this chapter.
(Ord. 85-54. Passed 7-29-85.)
(b) Every applicant for a taxi driver's license shall pay to the Director of Finance a license fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) at the time the original or renewal application is filed.
(Ord. 10-28. Passed 5-17-10.)
(c) Upon verification that the applicant has paid the necessary license fee and meets all requirements of this chapter, the Chief of Police shall issue a taxi driver's license, to include a photograph of the licensee, and to be valid for a period of five years from date of issuance.
(Ord. 85-54. Passed 7-29-85.)
(d) Every applicant for a taxi driver's license must present acceptable proof to the Chief of Police that he meets the following license requirements before a license may be issued, and he must continue to meet these requirements in order for any license issued to remain valid:
(1) At least eighteen years of age,
(2) Able to speak and understand the English language,
(3) Possess a valid Ohio motor vehicle operator's license,
(4) Have no more than six points on his driver's record as established by Ohio R.C. 4507.40,
(5) Not have been convicted of a felony within the past seven years.
(Ord. 10-28. Passed 5-17-10.)