§ 11-2-18. Causes for suspension, revocation and application denial.

(a)

A certificate may be revoked or suspended by city council or the city manager for any of the following reasons:

(1)

Failure to operate taxicabs on a 24-hour basis.

(2)

Failure to maintain vehicles in good order and repair or as required by state law.

(3)

Failure to maintain liability insurance as required by this chapter.

(4)

Failure to pay business license fees.

(5)

A pattern of traffic or safety violations by drivers.

(6)

Failure to comply with any provision of this chapter.

(7)

Unauthorized transfer of certificate.

(8)

False or misleading statement on a certificate application.

(9)

The certificate holder's conviction or charge of any of the following offenses:

a.

Any felony.

b.

Any state or city law relating to prostitution.

c.

Any state or city law relating to the sale or possession of a controlled substance.

d.

More than three (3) convictions of state or local traffic laws within a 12-month period.

e.

Permitting operation of a taxicab by a person without a taxicab driver permit.

(b)

The taxicab inspector is authorized to conduct an independent investigation into the facts of a potential violation, and report the findings to the city manager or city council. A court verdict of not guilty or a dismissal of a criminal charge shall not be considered as evidence that the act was not committed.

(Ord. No. 6159/04-56, § 2, 8-5-04)