As used in these regulations, the following terms shall have the
following meanings, unless a different meaning is clearly apparent
from the language or context:
CHARTER VEHICLE
Any passenger motor vehicle capable of carrying no more than
10 passengers, including the operator, used for the exclusive purpose
of conveying passengers to a predetermined, specific point, that is
not upon a way of the Town, for sightseeing, excursions or other special
events. A charter vehicle may traverse ways of the Town only to facilitate
conveyance of passengers to the predetermined, specific point.
CHARTER VEHICLE LICENSE
A license issued by the Town Clerk authorizing the use of
a charter vehicle after approval of the Select Board.
LIMOUSINE VEHICLE
Any passenger motor vehicle capable of carrying no more than
10 passengers, including the operator, used for the exclusive purpose
of conveying passengers between specific and predetermined points
for an established hourly rate. A limousine vehicle shall not be used
to conduct tours of any type.
LIMOUSINE VEHICLE LICENSE
A license issued by the Town Clerk authorizing the use of
a limousine vehicle after approval of the Select Board.
OPERATOR
Any person who operates a limousine, charter or tour vehicle.
PARKING SPACE
A designated parking space upon a public way of the Town
reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles specifically regulated
herein.
POLICE OFFICER or OFFICER
Any officer authorized to make arrests or serve criminal
process, provided he/she is in uniform or displays her/his badge of
office.
RELATED PARTIES
The applicant; any person who is a parent, spouse or child
of an applicant; any entity (including, without limitation, corporations,
partnerships, limited partnerships, limited-liability companies or
other business entities) in which a related party holds more than
a 50% direct or indirect ownership of the stock, capital or profits;
or any entity that holds more than a 50% direct or indirect ownership
of the stock, capital or profits.
SELECT BOARD
The duly elected members of the Select Board for the Town
of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
TOUR VEHICLE
Any passenger motor vehicle capable or carrying no more than
10 passengers, including the operator, used for the exclusive purpose
of conveying passengers for an established hourly rate for sightseeing
and guided tours upon ways of the Town.
TOUR VEHICLE LICENSE
A license issued by the Town Clerk authorizing the use of
a tour vehicle after approval of the Select Board.
TOUR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S LICENSE
A picture identification license issued by the Nantucket
Police Department authorizing the holder to operate a tour vehicle.
TOWN
The Town and County of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
TOWN CLERK
The duly elected Clerk for the Town of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
VALIDATION STICKER
A sticker issued by the Town which shall be affixed to the
limousine, charter or tour vehicle operator's license. Said sticker
shall indicate the expiration of the limousine, charter or tour vehicle
operator's license.
VEHICLE DECAL
A sticker issued by the Town Clerk that shall be displayed
on the interior of the windshield and affixed upon the driver's side
lower corner where the windshield meets the vehicle hood and door
pillar. The decal shall be affixed so that it is clearly visible above
the hood from the exterior of the vehicle and in such a manner as
to not restrict visibility.
WAITING LIST
The official codified list(s) of names of charter, limousine
and tour license applicants managed by the Town.
WAY
Any public way, private way laid out for public use, any
way indicated for public use or any way to which the public has a
right of access as invitees, licensees or guests.