The inspection by the Chief of Police, or his designee, will cover the following safety requirements and every cart operating on the town streets must have the following safety equipment.
(A) Permits/stickers issued to operators/owners of golf carts by the Police Department.
(B) In order to obtain a permit/sticker, each owner must present proof of ownership and sign a Disclaimer of Liability, releasing the town, its employees, and affiliates from all liability that may arise as a result of operating a cart inside the town. A current Disclaimer of Liability must be on file with the Police Department, and must be renewed annually.
(C) All carts must meet the requirements or minimum standards of safety equipment as set forth in division (A) of this section.
(D) Permits/stickers will be issued annually, and are valid from January 1 to December 31 of each year. Permits/stickers must be attached to driver's side of golf cart. The following fees shall apply:
(1) Inspection by Police Department (includes permit/sticker): $10 annually.
(2) Re-inspection by Police Department (if a cart fails the initial inspection): $5.
(E) Lost or stolen permit/stickers are the responsibility of the owner. A police report must be filed in the event of a lost or stolen permit/sticker. The Chief of Police will have the discretion in determining whether a permit/sticker may be re-issued in this instance. If no record can be found of a previous application, or the receipt of a permit/sticker, the Chief of Police may direct the applicant to re-apply, and also re-submit any and all fees necessary, before a replacement permit/sticker is issued.
(F) Any person who operates a cart in the town and fails to receive and properly display a town permit/sticker will be subject to all applicable state laws, in addition to being in violation of this chapter.
(G) Cart owners must complete a registration form. This form will be maintained by the Police Department.
(H) The Chief of Police retains the right to refuse to issue and/or revoke any permit/sticker from any cart at any time for any reason that he feels is appropriate to ensure the safety and well-being of the citizens of the town.
(Ord. 10-O-202, passed 1-11-2010) Penalty, see § 100.99