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§ 9.12.230 DISPLAY OF IDENTIFICATION.
   The chauffeur's permit shall be displayed by the licensee while operating a taxicab, on the dashboard between the drivers’ seat and the passengers’ seat in a manner that is visible to passengers in the back seat.
(Am. Ord. 2003-14, passed 10-28-03; Am. Ord. 2005-15, passed 7-16-05; Am. Ord. 2006-15, passed 9-12-06)
§ 9.12.240 UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES.
   It is a minor offense for a person to commit any of the following acts:
   (A)   Operate a taxi or vehicle for hire within the City unless licensed as a chauffeur under this Chapter;
   (B)   Operate a taxicab or other for-hire vehicle within the City unless that vehicle has been assigned to a permit under this Chapter;
   (C)   Charge a fare different from that authorized by the Council;
   (D)   Drive a taxicab or other for-hire vehicle in which the applicable fare or notice of charges has not been posted in a manner so that it will be visible to passengers;
   (E)   Solicit passengers for hire in any manner which endangers pedestrians, potential passengers or other users of the City’s roadways;
   (F)   Attempt to attract the attention of members of the public by word of mouth, signal, nod or other demonstration while in motion, nor solicit passengers in any manner that would endanger the safety of pedestrians, passengers or other vehicles;
   (G)   Refuse to convey an orderly person or persons upon request and tender of the proper fee, unless currently engaged or unable or forbidden to do so by the provisions of this Chapter or the laws of the State of Alaska;
   (H)   Operate or remain in physical control for purposes of operating a taxicab or other for- hire vehicle
      (1)   for a period of time in excess of twelve (12) hours, or
      (2)   for a period in excess of sixteen (16) non-consecutive hours in any twenty-four (24) hour period.
      As used in this subsection, “physical control” means having the vehicle accessible or being available for dispatch;
   (I)   Transport or offer to transport additional passengers in an occupied taxicab without the permission of the passengers first occupying the vehicle.
   (J)   To commit any of the following acts:
      (1)   Consume any intoxicating liquor while on a work shift as a chauffeur or within four (4) hours preceding operation of a taxicab or other for-hire vehicle:
      (2)   Operate a taxicab or other for-hire vehicle at a time when the licensee’s blood alcohol level is four-hundredths of one percent (0.04%) or more by weight of alcohol in the person’s blood, or forty (40) milligrams or more of alcohol per (100) milliliters of blood, or when there is four one-hundredths (0.04) grams or more of alcohol per two hundred ten (210) liters of the person’s breath;
      (3)   Operate a taxicab when under the influence of any substance listed in AS 11.71.140 - 11.71.190;
   (K)   Purchase alcoholic beverages while in a permitted vehicle, except that a passenger paying a fare may purchase and transport unopened alcoholic beverages;
   (L)   Knowingly allow passengers to consume alcoholic beverages in the taxicab;
   (M)   Knowingly violate or knowingly allow a passenger to engage in conduct that would violate AS 28.35.029 (Open container);
   (N)   Operate or move taxicab at a time when the vehicle has more occupants than seat belts installed by the vehicle’s manufacturer;
   (O)   Fail to complete a trip sheet immediately before and after each fare;
   (P)   Transport non-paying passengers, other than one person accompanying the driver to enhance the safety of the chauffeur and who had been identified on the trip sheet by the chauffeur, unless out of service;
   (Q)   Fail to display a magnetic “Out of Service” sign on the side of the vehicle while it is not operating as a vehicle for hire. The sign shall be not less than twenty-four (24) inches long by six (6) inches high, with letters not less than four (4) inches high;
   (R)   Operate or drive a taxicab unless a meter is used in determining the fare to be charged, and no other or different fare shall be charged to the passenger than is recorded on the reading face of the meter for the trip. No other rates or methods of measuring the distance or time charged shall be allowed, except as provided in this section;
   (S)   Change the size of the wheels or tires of any taxicab, or the gears operating the meter, or to change the meter from one taxicab to another, unless such meter is reinspected and approved by the Director of Public Safety before it is used; or
   (T)   Fail to comply with Section 9.12.100(B).
(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)
§ 9.12.250 GROUNDS FOR DENIAL, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSE AND/OR APPLICATION.
   (A)   A chauffeur's license and/or application may be denied, suspended or revoked for any of the following reasons:
      (1)   Failure to meet qualifications of this Chapter.
      (2)   Falsification of any statement or information provided on the application. Misinformation presented on an application may be grounds for a denial or revocation and may subject the applicant to criminal prosecution.
      (3)   Violation of any provision of this Chapter;
      (4)   Suspension or revocation of the licensee's Alaska driver’s license;
      (5)   The person has been convicted in any jurisdiction of a felony crime with elements similar to any felony offense defined in AS 11.41 (Offenses against the person);
      (6)   The person has been convicted within the past five (5) years in any jurisdiction of an offense with elements similar to any offense listed in AS 11.56.230, AS 11.56.700-11.56.720, AS 11.56.800 - 11.56.840, AS 11.61.125, AS 11.66.100 - 11.66.150, AS11.66.200 - 11.66.280, AS 11.71.010 - 11.71.900 and AS 11.73.010 - 11.73.099; which are: Assault IV, Reckless endangerment, Stalking II, Custodial interference II, Sexual assault IV, Sexual abuse of minor IV, Unlawful exploitation of minor, Indecent exposure II, Contributing to delinquency of minor, Perjury, Unsworn falsification, Resisting or interfering with arrest, Harming police dog I, Harming police dog II, Refusing to assist peace officer or judicial officer, False information or report, Terroristic threatening I, Terroristic threatening II, Impersonating public servant, Failure to register as sex offender or child kidnapper I, Failure to register as sex offender or child kidnapper II, Distribution of child pornography, Prostitution, Promoting prostitution I, Promoting prostitution II, Promoting prostitution III, Gambling, Promoting gambling I, Promoting gambling II, Possession of gambling records I, Possession of gambling records II, Possession of gambling device, Misconduct involving controlled substance I, Misconduct involving controlled substance II, Misconduct involving controlled substance III, Misconduct involving controlled substance IV, Misconduct involving controlled substance V, Misconduct involving controlled substance VI, Manufacture or delivery of imitation controlled substance, Possession of substance with intent to manufacture, Delivery of imitation controlled substance to minor.
      (7)   Conviction of a driving offense with elements similar to those defined in AS 28.35.040, 28.35.030 or 28.35.032; Operating a vehicle, aircraft or watercraft while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance, Refusal to submit to chemical test, Reckless driving.
      (8)   Arrest for any felony or misdemeanor offense while operating a taxicab or for- hire vehicle in which a passenger is present.
      (9)   Conviction of two (2) violations of § 9.12.240 within any consecutive twelve (12)-month period may be grounds for a fine and suspension in accordance with the bail schedule listed in § 9.12.270. Conviction of three (3) or more violations of § 9.12.240 within any consecutive twelve (12)-month period may be grounds for revocation.
      (10)   Conviction of three (3) moving violations under 13 AAC.02 or AS 28.05.095(Motor vehicle and driving offenses; Rules of the road, Use of seat belts and child safety devices required) within any consecutive twelve (12) months.
   (B)   The procedure for the denial, suspension or revocation of a chauffeur's license shall be in accordance with § 9.12.130.
(Am. Ord. 2003-14, passed 10-28-03; Am. Ord. 2005-15, passed 7-16-05; Am. Ord. 2006-15, passed 9-12-06)
§ 9.12.270 PENALTIES.
   (A)   Unless otherwise stated in this title or in § 1.24.040, all violations of § 9.12.240 shall be considered 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.
   (B)   In addition to any fine imposed, the City shall institute proceedings to administratively suspend for up to thirty (30) days the permit or license belonging to any person, firm, or entity who violates any portion of § 9.12.240 three times within a consecutive twelve (12)-month period of the first violation. Said third violation shall also constitute independent grounds for commencement of revocation proceedings under § 9.12.130.
   (C)   A violation occurring within a consecutive twelve (12)-month period need not be the same violation of § 9.12.240 to constitute grounds for suspending the permit or license.
(Ord. 2016-02, passed 2-23-16)