[1961 Code, § 21.25; Ord. 271; Ord. 1016]
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or drive a taxicab in the city without having first obtained written permission to do so from the Chief of Police.
[1961 Code, § 21.26; Ord. 271; Ord. 665]
To secure such permission as required by this subchapter, a written application must be filed with the Chief of Police and accompanied by a deposit in an amount established by resolution of the City Council to cover the cost of a badge to be issued to and conspicuously worn by the permittee during all working hours. Such badge shall not be transferable.
[1961 Code, § 21.27; Ord. 271; Ord. 475; Ord. 1016]
The Chief of Police shall not issuance a permit and must revoke a permit therefore granted for any one of the following reasons:
(A) 
If the applicant is under 21 years of age;
(B) 
If the applicant has not resided in the county 30 days immediately prior to filing his application;
(C) 
If the applicant does not possess a valid chauffeur's license issued by the state;
(D) 
If the applicant is a reckless driver or has been convicted within five years preceding the application, of reckless driving or driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquors or narcotics or has been convicted two or more times regardless of time of occurrence of any of the above offenses;
(E) 
If the applicant is guilty or has been convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude;
(F) 
If the applicant is not a fit and proper person to drive a taxicab;
(G) 
If the owner or driver uses a vehicle license hereunder for transporting persons for immoral purposes or is otherwise engaged in an unlawful activity;
(H) 
If the applicant violates any provisions of this chapter.
[1961 Code, § 21.29; Ord. 271; Ord. 1016]
The permit required by this subchapter shall be fixed in a conspicuous place in the taxicab, so as to be seen from the passenger's compartment, and such permit shall set forth the name, address and telephone number of the owner of the taxicab.
[1961 Code, § 21.30; Ord. 271]
If a driver changes his employment to a different owner, he shall, within 24 hours thereafter, notify the Chief of Police for the purpose of having his driver's certificate changed so as to properly designate the name of the new employer.
[1961 Code, § 21.31; Ord. 271]
When issued, the driver's permit shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance, unless the same has been revoked for any of the causes herein set forth. The driver, in making application for a renewal of his permit, shall follow the same procedure as set forth in making his original application, except he shall not be required to pay the badge deposit, be fingerprinted or furnish photographs. He shall pay the fee of $1 for the issuance of the renewal permit.
[1961 Code, § 21.32; Ord. 271]
The Chief of Police is hereby authorized and directed to revoke and cancel, without previous notice, any permit granted pursuant to this chapter, whenever an owner or driver violates any of the provisions of this chapter. The owner of the permit thus revoked may, within ten days thereafter, appeal from such order of revocation to the City Council, who shall, after due notice to the owner, hear and determine the matter and their decision therein, shall thereupon become final. Any person whose permit is thus revoked shall not be eligible to apply for another for a period of one-year from the date of such revocation.