For statutory provisions giving a municipality the ability to regulate the selling of goods, food and alcoholic beverages, see AS 29.48.035.
For the purpose of this title, the following terms have the following meanings:
A. 
"Activity"
means either a business, trade, occupation, or avocation.
B. 
"License"
means a temporary nonassignable personal privilege granted by the borough in the exercise of its regulatory and police powers.
C. 
"License tax"
means a tax, the amount of which has been computed to produce revenue and satisfy the costs of issuing the license and investigations, inspections, policing and enforcement of the regulations pertaining to a particular activity required to be licensed, which the applicant for a license shall pay as a condition precedent to obtaining the same.
D. 
"Transient vendor"
means any person, firm or corporation, their principals and agents, engaged in a temporary or transient business of vending or selling magazine subscriptions, goods, wares, merchandise or other articles of commerce in the borough, who, in furtherance of such activity hires, leases, uses or occupies any building, structure, motor vehicle, tent, hotel room, lodginghouse, apartment, shop, street, alley, or other place within the borough, for the sale of such magazine subscriptions, goods, wares, or merchandise, either privately or at public auction. This definition shall not be construed to include any commercial traveler who, while occupying a temporary location, takes orders in the usual course of business for bona fide sales of goods by sample for future delivery. Temporary associations with any local dealer, trader, merchant, or auctioneer, or the conduct of a transient business in connection with, as part of, or in the name of any local dealer, trader, merchant, or auctioneer, are included within the meaning of this definition.
(Ord. 4 § 1, 1964; Ord. 76-20 § 1, 1976)
No person, religious, charitable, fraternal, or eleemosynary corporation of any kind, its agents, representatives, or employees shall solicit funds, or secure subscriptions for the payment thereof, within the borough without first securing a permit to do so from the borough manager. The applicant for a permit may be required to answer such questions as may be put to him by the manager and, if the manager determines that the organization is bona fide and that the proposed solicitation will not constitute a public nuisance, a permit shall be granted.
The permit shall be issued by the manager, informing the law enforcement officers in the borough that the proposed solicitation has been authorized. In the event that any person or organization deems itself aggrieved by the determination of the manager, it may appeal the decision of the manager to the assembly. No fees shall be charged for any permit issued under the authority provided in this paragraph.
(Ord 4 § 3, 1964; Ord. 76-20 § 2, 1976)
No transient vendor of magazine subscriptions, goods, wares, or merchandise shall go in or upon private residences in the borough for the purpose of soliciting orders for the sale of magazines, goods, wares, or merchandise, or for the purpose of disposing of or peddling or hawking the same, not having been requested or invited so to do by the owner or owners, occupant or occupants, of said private residences.
(Ord. 4 § 2, 1964)
Every transient vendor shall secure a license from the borough manager before engaging in any activity in the borough. Application therefor shall be made to the borough manager, upon forms provided by him. The applicant shall state under oath or affirmation such facts as may be reasonably required for the granting of such license, including the applicant's personal description, name and permanent address; a brief description of the nature of the business and the goods to be sold; the name and address of the applicant's employer, if any; the length of time it is desired to do business in the borough; the names of at least two reliable property owners within the borough who will certify as to the applicant's good character and business responsibility; or, in lieu thereof, such other evidence as to the good character and responsibility of the applicant sufficient to satisfy the manager.
(Ord. 4 § 4(a), 1964)
Each applicant for a license shall pay a license fee in the sum of thirty dollars, which shall be paid at the time the application for license is submitted. The application and fee shall be delivered to the office of the borough manager. Any person desiring to engage in any activity included within this chapter shall apply for license and pay the prescribed fee prior to the commencement of such activity.
(Ord. 4 § 5, 1964; Ord. 76-20 § 3, 1976; Ord. 78-8 § 1, 1978)
No license required by this chapter shall be issued to any person who is required to have a state business license until such person submits evidence that he has applied for such state business license and proves that all current fees pertaining thereto have been paid. No license or permit required by this chapter shall be issued to any person owing delinquent taxes to the borough.
(Ord. 4 § 6, 1964)
Any person who fails to procure a license and pay the prescribed fee before the time specified in this chapter is guilty of a violation.
(Ord. 4 § 7(a), 1964; Ord. 78-8 § 2, 1978; Ord. 2026-03, 2/2/2026)
Any person convicted of a violation of this chapter is guilty of an infraction, and is punishable by the fine established in Section 1.04.090. Such fine shall be in addition to the basic fee required for the activity licensed under this chapter and will be due for each day or portion thereof during which such failure continues.
(Ord. 4 § 7(b), 1964; Ord. 76-27 § 1(part), 1976; Ord. 84-2 § 1(part), 1984; Ord. 2026-03, 2/2/2026)
A. 
No person may operate any vehicle which the person owns as a taxicab or limousine business, or cause or permit any vehicle which the person owns to be utilized as a taxicab or limousine business, within the Bristol Bay Borough, without first obtaining a taxicab or limousine business license.
B. 
A person who obtains a taxicab or limousine business license is also required to report each vehicle which the person operates, or which the person causes or permits to be operated, as a taxicab or limousine within the Bristol Bay Borough. This section does not apply to a person who only has a lien on a vehicle to secure the payment of the purchase price.
C. 
A new taxicab or limousine business license must be applied for prior to January 25th and shall be valid from the date it is approved through December 31st of the year to which it applies. Applications for a new taxicab or limousine business license received after January 25th may be reviewed and approved by the Borough but will not take effect until the next calendar year.
(Ord. 96-12 § 2, 1996; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
A. 
An application for a new taxicab or limousine business license shall be submitted to the chief of police on an application form provided by the police department during regular business hours. The individual person who submits the application must do so in person, and must be the applicant, or a partner in the applicant if the applicant is a partnership, or an officer or director of the applicant if the applicant is a corporation.
B. 
The application form shall request the following information and documentation:
1. 
The name and address of the applicant;
2. 
Whether the applicant is a natural person, a partnership, a corporation, or some other form of entity;
3. 
The names and addresses of each owner, partner, officer, and director of applicant, and of each shareholder with more than a 5% ownership interest in the applicant;
4. 
The name under which the applicant will conduct the taxicab or limousine business;
5. 
The make, model, year of manufacture, and vehicle identification number of each vehicle that will be used by the business;
6. 
Completed self report on a form available from the Borough police department that each vehicle to be operated as part of the business has been inspected and is deemed mechanically safe for operation, is properly equipped to comply with all existing requirements, and is suitable for public patronage and occupancy; and
7. 
A copy of an insurance policy or certificate of insurance from an insurance company licensed to issue insurance policies in Alaska, showing that there is coverage for personal injury or property damage arising or resulting from the operation of the taxicab or limousine business. The policy shall be for a term of not less than 12 consecutive months and shall include uninsured motorist coverage. The policy limits shall not be less than $500,000 for any one accident. The policy or certificate shall include a provision for any one accident. The policy or certificate shall include a provision or a rider which specifies that the policy may not be canceled until at least 30 days advance written notice has been given to the chief of police.
C. 
The application may also request such additional information or documentation as the chief of police determines is reasonably necessary to allow the police to regulate the compliance of the taxicab and limousine industry with applicable health and safety laws and regulations.
(Formerly 5.40.015; Ord. 96-12 § 3, 1996; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
An applicant for a taxicab or limousine business license, including all partners in a partnership, and all officers, directors and persons holding a controlling interest in a corporation, or other legal entity, shall possess the following qualifications:
A. 
Not be addicted or habituated to the use of intoxicants, narcotics or hallucinogenic drugs;
B. 
Be of good moral character and reputation; and
C. 
Have had no felony conviction for two years prior to the date of application, and no conviction at any time of any felony or misdemeanor involving sexual misconduct, assault with a deadly or dangerous weapon, use of or trafficking in narcotics or dangerous drugs, or trafficking in women for immoral purposes.
(Ord. 96-12 § 5, 1996; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
A. 
Vehicles to be utilized as taxicabs or limousines shall be marked and equipped as follows:
1. 
The taxicab or limousine permit number assigned to the vehicle and the dispatch service identification shall be affixed to each side of the vehicle or set forth on an illuminated toplight structure affixed to the vehicle, in readable letters which are not less than two nor more than 12 inches high.
2. 
An interior light shall be so arranged as to illuminate the entire passenger compartment of the vehicle while passengers are entering or exiting.
(Ord. 85-6 (part), 1985; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
Following receipt of an application for a taxicab or limousine business license, the chief of police shall review the application and conduct such further investigation of the applicant as s/he deems appropriate. The chief of police shall then endorse the application with his/her recommendation and forward it to the borough manager for presentation to the borough assembly for final approval or denial. If the chief of police anticipates giving a negative recommendation on the application, the chief of police shall give the applicant an opportunity to meet informally with the chief of police within three days and give the applicant an opportunity to provide additional information and comments in support of the application.
(Ord. 96-12 § 6, 1996; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
A supplementary self report on a form available from the Borough police department of each vehicle operated by a licensed taxicab or limousine business must be performed by an ASE certified mechanic to confirm the vehicle still meets the requirements of Section 5.40.020B.6, must be submitted by the licensee to the chief of police with the license renewal application not less than once blannually. Such reports must be promptly submitted by the licensee to the chief of police. Additional inspections may be required at such times as may reasonably appear to be necessary due to accidents, repairs or other circumstances which might adversely affect the safety of the vehicle or the continuing conformance of the vehicle to the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 85-6 (part), 1985; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
A licensee may not sell, transfer, lease, assign or otherwise grant any right or interest in or to a taxicab or limousine license to any person without the prior approval of the borough assembly. The assembly shall permit the sale, lease, transfer or assignment to another person who otherwise satisfies the qualifications established by this chapter.
(Ord. 85-6 (part), 1985; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
A. 
The holder of the taxicab or limousine business license shall notify the chief of police immediately upon the destruction, substantial damage, loss or sale of a motor vehicle described in the taxicab or limousine business license application or renewal. The use of such vehicle shall be immediately suspended and shall not be reinstated until the vehicle has been repaired and an updated self inspection report form provided to the chief of police or a substitute vehicle registered to the licensee, along with a self inspection report form, has been presented to the chief of police.
B. 
Prior to beginning service of a new vehicle not included on the original taxicab or limousine business license application, the licensee must notify the chief of police by complying with the requirements of Section 5.40.020B as it pertains to the new vehicle(s) being added.
(Ord. 85-6 (part), 1985; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
A. 
The licensee shall maintain any vehicle identified in the taxicab or limousine application or renewal in good condition and repair at all times. The inspections conducted by the chief of police shall not diminish licensee's responsibility with regard to the condition of all vehicles used by the business, nor shall it constitute an assumption of all or any part of that responsibility by the borough.
B. 
A legible notice or placard setting forth the fares charged to passengers shall be posted in each taxicab or limousine.
(Ord. 85-6 (part), 1985; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
A. 
A taxicab or limousine business license may be denied, suspended or revoked for any of the following reasons:
1. 
Falsification of any statement or information in the application for the taxicab or limousine business license or renewal;
2. 
Violation by the licensee or any of the licensee's chauffeurs of any of the provisions of this chapter or of any applicable provision of borough or state law relating to the use or operation of a taxicab or limousine;
3. 
Violation of the licensee of any rates other than posted;
4. 
The cancellation of the insurance required by this chapter and licensee's failure to acquire replacement prior to the effective date of that cancellation;
5. 
Conviction of the licensee, or any officer, manager, director or controlling shareholder thereof, of any of the following:
a. 
A felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or a sexual offense,
b. 
A felony involving a crime of violence,
c. 
A felony or a misdemeanor involving the use of, or possession of or traffic in a controlled substance as defined in AS 11.71.900(5),
d. 
A felony, any portion of the sentence of which was served within two years immediately preceding the application,
e. 
Reckless driving on two or more occasions within a 12-month period occurring within one year immediately preceding the application or at any time after its issuance, and
f. 
Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol on one or more occasions within a 12-month period occurring within one year immediately preceding the application or at any time after its issuance.
(Formerly 5.40.105; Ord. 96-12 § 7, 1996; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
A. 
Prior to initiation of a proceeding to suspend or revoke a taxicab or limousine business license, the chief of police shall issue a notice of noncompliance to a licensee, containing a brief statement of facts indicating a correctable noncompliance with applicable provisions that would warrant action against the licensee. The notice shall specify a period of time, not to exceed 30 days, within which licensee may demonstrate compliance with the provision to avoid action against the taxicab or limousine business license. A notice of noncompliance shall not be used for any violation that would create a danger or risk to the public or any passenger or licensee.
B. 
A proceeding for the denial, suspension or revocation of a taxicab or limousine business license may be initiated by the chief of police or by any other person having knowledge regarding facts creating a basis for such action, by filing a written summary of those facts with the borough manager and requesting action against the business license and/or operator. Following review of the statement and when requested by the borough manager, upon completion by the police department of an investigation into the alleged facts, the borough manager shall schedule a hearing on not less than 10 days' written notice to the applicant, the licensee, the chief of police, and any other person who has requested that the proceeding be instituted. The notice shall give the time and place of hearing and a statement of the grounds alleged for the proposed action. Upon request, the manager shall provide the applicant or licensee with a photocopy of any statement upon which the action was initiated. At the hearing, the applicant or licensee may be represented by counsel and shall have the right to testify, present witnesses in their own behalf, and to cross-examine other witnesses presented. Following the hearing the borough may deny or approve the business license application or may revoke or suspend an existing business license.
C. 
If the borough manager denies, suspends or revokes a business license, the applicant or licensee may appeal to the borough assembly by filing a written notice of appeal with the borough manager within 20 days from the date of the manager's decision. The notice shall state the grounds for appeal. No issues, other than those stated in the notice, shall be considered by the assembly on appeal. Upon receiving a timely notice of appeal, the borough manager shall put the appeal on the agenda for public hearing at the next regular assembly meeting. The assembly may, at its discretion, determine to hear the appeal on the record, including any affidavits, summaries of testimony or other exhibits and evidence submitted to the manager, supplemented by briefs and arguments, or to hear the appeal de novo. At the close of the hearing, the assembly may modify, revoke, rescind or affirm the decision of the borough manager.
D. 
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections A through C of this section, a taxicab or limousine business license shall be immediately suspended upon permittee's failure to maintain insurance required by Section 5.40.020B.7 of this chapter, or upon a determination by the chief of police that the taxicab for which the license was issued fails to comply with applicable vehicle codes and the deficiency creates an immediate and substantial risk of harm to passengers or the public if the vehicle is used for hire.
The suspension shall remain in effect until insurance is obtained or the vehicle deficiency corrected, or until conclusion of any other action against the license for those violations, whichever first occurs.
(Ord. 85-6 (part), 1985; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
A. 
No person may operate or drive a taxicab or other for hire vehicle upon any street or highway unless the person is licensed as a chauffeur under this chapter.
B. 
A chauffeur's license shall be valid from January 1st to December 31st of each year. A chauffeur's license granted after January 1st shall be valid for the remainder of the year until December 31st.
C. 
A chauffeur's license is not required to drive a public or private school bus.
D. 
Chauffeur's licenses will be issued by appointment. An application for a chauffeur's license shall be submitted to the chief of police on a form provided by the police department. The information provided shall include, but not be limited to, the full name, address and birthdate of the applicant. The applicant shall submit with the license application:
1. 
A photograph taken by the police department;
2. 
A full set of fingerprints taken by the police department.
(Ord. 85-6 (part), 1985; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
A. 
An applicant for a chauffeur's license shall possess a valid state of Alaska driver's license and demonstrate familiarity with the traffic laws of the borough and the state.
B. 
A person is not qualified to receive a chauffeur's license if:
1. 
The person has been convicted of an offense involving traffic in women for immoral purposes, prostitution, soliciting for prostitution, pimping or other sexual offenses;
2. 
The person has been convicted of a felony involving a crime of violence;
3. 
The person has been convicted of a felony, any portion of the sentence of which has been served within two years immediately preceding the application; or
4. 
The person is habituated or addicted to alcohol, narcotics or dangerous drugs.
(Ord. 85-6 (part), 1985; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
Upon receipt of a completed application for a new chauffeur's license, and upon determination that the applicant is qualified under Section 5.40.120 of this chapter, the chief of police may issue a temporary license. The temporary chauffeur's license shall be valid for 45 days, unless sooner revoked or suspended, and during that period a complete investigation of the applicant's background and qualifications shall be conducted. When an applicant is determined to be qualified, the chief of police shall issue a chauffeur's license and an identification photograph or placard.
(Ord. 85-6 (part), 1985; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
A licensed chauffeur may not:
A. 
Operate a taxicab or other for hire vehicle within the borough if a license or permit required by this chapter has not been issued for the vehicle or if that license is not currently in full force and effect;
B. 
Charge a fare different from that authorized by the applicable tariff, as posted;
C. 
Drive a taxicab or other for hire vehicle in which the applicable tariff or notice of charges has not been posted in a manner so that it will be visible to passengers;
D. 
Solicit passengers for hire, for the purpose of obtaining or inviting business, or attract or attempt to attract the attention of members of the public by word of mouth, signal, nod or other demonstration while in motion or parked;
E. 
Park a taxicab or other for hire vehicle, except for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers in a taxi loading zone;
F. 
Operate or remain in physical control for purposes of operating a taxicab or other for hire vehicle for a period of time in excess of 12 consecutive hours, or for a period in excess of 16 nonconsecutive hours in any 24 hour period. As used in this subsection "physical control" means having the vehicle accessible or being available for dispatch;
G. 
Consume any intoxicating liquor while on a work shift or within eight hours preceding operation of a taxicab or other for hire vehicle.
(Ord. 85-6 (part), 1985; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
A. 
A chauffeur's license may be denied, suspended or revoked for any of the following reasons:
1. 
Falsification of any statement or information;
2. 
Violation of any provision of this chapter;
3. 
Suspension or revocation of the licensee's Alaska driver's license;
4. 
Conviction of a felony, conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or conviction of any sexual offense; or
5. 
Conviction of reckless driving or operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or intoxicating liquor.
B. 
The procedure for the denial, suspension or revocation of a chauffeur's license shall be in accordance with Section 5.40.100 of this chapter.
(Ord. 85-6 (part), 1985; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
Annual renewal of a taxicab or limousine business license or chauffeur's license in force and good standing shall be granted automatically upon presentation of a proper application, and certificate of insurance as required in Section 5.40.020B.7, at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the applicable license, unless the chief of police has reason to believe that the applicant cannot meet the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 85-6 (part), 1985; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
The assembly shall, by resolution, establish taxi stands and bus stands in such locations and in such numbers as the assembly may from time to time determine to be in the best public interest. No charge shall be levied for the use of such spaces by an appropriate vehicle properly licensed under this chapter.
(Ord. 85-6 (part), 1985; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)
As used in this chapter:
A. 
"Chief of police"
means the chief of police or authorized designee.
B. 
"Licensee"
is a person or entity to whom the Borough has granted a taxicab or limousine business license.
C. 
"Solicit"
means asking anyone if they want a car for hire.
D. 
"Substantial damage"
means damage that can reasonably be expected to adversely affect passenger safety or comfort.
E. 
"Taxicab or limousine service"
means any vehicle for hire used to transport passengers for a fee to a designation of passenger's choice.
(Ord. 85-6 (part), 1985; Ord. 2026-04, 2/2/2026)