(a) After complying with the provisions of Section 749.12, every applicant shall be examined by the Director or his deputy as to the applicant's knowledge of the provision governing the operating of a taxicab and traffic regulations. The applicant shall produce evidence of at least six months' experience in operating a motor vehicle, and shall, if required, demonstrate driving skill and ability.
(b) The applicant, in each instance, shall also be examined by the Director or his deputy, particularly as to such applicant's criminal record, if any, and especially as to whether or not such applicant has been convicted of a felony at any time.
(c) If, upon checking the record of any applicant or licensee, the Director or his deputy shall find that such applicant or licensee has been released from a penal institution after serving sentence for conviction of homicide, robbery, rape, burglary, arson or any sex charge within five years prior to such application, or has been convicted and placed on probation by a court of law for any of the above mentioned crimes within the five years immediately prior to such application, it shall be mandatory for the Director to deny such application or revoke any issued license.
(Ord. 11-87(A). Passed 2-13-12.)