Note: Code 2005 Chapter 118 has been replaced at adoption by
the following sections:
[This subsection added at adoption]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
A motor vehicle regularly engaged in the business of carrying
passengers for hire, and not operated on a fixed route.
Any and all motor vehicles used by any person within the
corporate limits for carrying passengers for hire, or held out to
the public for hire except those vehicles duly licensed by the state
in interstate business.
[This subsection added at adoption]
A violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable by a
fine of up to $500.
[This subsection added at adoption]
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or cause to be
operated any taxicab or vehicle for hire within the City unless the
operator or owner of such vehicle shall have registered with the City
Clerk. Such registration shall be on a form prepared by the City Manager
in accordance with this section and shall be updated annually. The
owner or operator of any taxicab or vehicle for hire operated within
the City shall also file with the City Clerk a certified copy of the
operator or owners license issued by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission,
and update said copy whenever there is any amendment or revision to
the license. The annual fee for registration shall be $10.
[Code 1974 § 21-12; Code 1985 § 28-21;
Code 2005 § 118-93]
Every taxicab operating under the provisions of this article
in the City shall have at all times posted in some conspicuous place
in such taxicab the maximum rates to be charged for services and transportation
of passengers.
