(A) A taxicab shall not be equipped with, nor may a person possess in such a vehicle, or allow another to operate, a device capable of monitoring a frequency used by a dispatch service other than that used by the permit holder’s dispatch service. The chauffeur must operate on all VHF channels in accordance with FCC rules and licensing requirements.
(B) A taxicab shall not be equipped with, nor may a person possess in such a vehicle, or allow another to operate, a device capable of monitoring the FCC assigned frequencies of the Unalaska Department of Public Safety.
(C) A taxicab may not be equipped with, nor may a person possess in a vehicle for hire, or allow another to operate, any device not licensed by the Federal Communication Commission and approved by the Unalaska Department of Public Safety.
(D) A violation of any provision of this section is unlawful. Any person, firm, or entity violating any provision of this section is guilty of a minor offense and shall be subject to a penalty as provided in § 1.24.040 or if no fine is there established, in an amount not to exceed $500 for each violation or day a violation exists.
(Am. Ord. 2003-14, passed 10-28-03; Am. Ord. 2005-15, passed 7-16-05; Am. Ord. 2006-15, passed 9-12-06; Am. Ord. 2016-02, passed 2-23-16)