As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
TAXICAB
Any automobile, taxicab or other vehicle propelled by motor power,
engaged in the business of transportation of passengers for hire or pay within
the Township of Elk.
The licensing, regulating and inspecting of taxicabs, examining applicants
for licenses who own and operate such taxicabs, the licensing of drivers as
hereinafter provided, and the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter
shall be under the control of the Township Committee.
All licenses to be issued under the provision of this chapter shall
be issued in the name of the township and under the hand of the Clerk, and
all licenses issued hereunder shall expire the 30th day of June next succeeding
the date thereof, unless sooner suspended or revoked.
Any license may be revoked or suspended at any time for cause upon the
recommendation of a majority of the members of the Township Committee.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any section of this chapter
shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine not to exceed $500 or
to imprisonment in the County Jail for a term not to exceed 90 days, or to
both.