The initial license and annual renewal fee for each limousine
service shall be $50 plus $10 for each limousine which is covered
under the required insurance policy. The license fee shall be payable
on or before October 1. The licensing period shall extend from October
1 until the following September 30.
No limousine shall be operated unless it is equipped, in accordance
with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 48:16-22.1, with the following:
A. A two-way communications system or mobile telephone which shall provide
for communication to a person outside the vehicle for a distance of
not less than 100 miles.
B. A first-aid kit and operable fire extinguisher, which shall be accessible
inside the vehicle.
C. If the height of the vehicle floor is 10 inches or more above ground
level, the vehicle shall be equipped with sideboards attached to the
permanent body construction of the vehicle.
D. The owner of the limousine service shall maintain records of the
examination of the condition of each limousine in his service which
report shall be subject to inspection by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Owners of limousine services and all applicants for employment
as drivers or operators of limousines shall comply with state law
regarding background and criminal investigation requirements as well
as testing for controlled dangerous substances.
The operator who is found guilty after a hearing in Brick Municipal
Court of a violation of any of the following shall be subject to the
following fines:
A. Operation of a limousine service without a valid license:
(2) Second offense: $1,000 and suspension of business license for 30
days.
(3) Third offense: $1,000 and suspension of business license for 180
days.