(A) 
A taxicab driver license may be denied by the Board on the following grounds:
(1) 
The applicant failed to submit a complete application.
(2) 
The applicant failed to submit fingerprinting and photographs.
(3) 
The applicant has knowingly made a false statement of fact required to be revealed in the license application.
(4) 
The applicant has a driving record which can reasonably be viewed as indicating that the applicant is an unsafe driver.
(5) 
The applicant:
(a) 
Has been convicted of any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit with intent to substantially benefit himself or herself or another, or substantially injure another; or
(b) 
Has a felony conviction within the past five years or is currently on parole or probation. Provided however, that the license shall be denied upon any grounds specified in this subdivision only if in the opinion of the Board the crime, act, disability, incapacity or impairment from a substance consumed is substantially related to or shall adversely affect the qualifications, functions or duties of the applicant.
(B) 
The Board shall notify the applicant in writing of the denial of any application or renewal of a license, which notice is a final order 15 days after it is issued unless it is appealed. Any applicant denied a license or renewal thereof by the Board may appeal the Board's decision in the following manner: An applicant may file a petition for reconsideration with the Board within 15 days of issuance and request a hearing thereon. At any such hearing, to be held by the Board, the applicant, owner, or licensee shall be provided the opportunity to present witnesses and documentary evidence, to be represented by counsel, and to examine all witnesses presented. The applicant shall be notified by mail following the hearing with a written order stating the Board's decision and the basis therefor. Such order, together with the original order, which was appealed, is the final order. Any applicant may appeal the final order as provided by state law.
(C) 
Any applicant denied a license shall be entitled to a refund of the license fee.
(Ord. 1038-2001; Code 2000 § 111.35)
For the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter regulating the operating and use of taxicabs in the city and any regulation issued by the Board pursuant to the authority conferred upon such Board by virtue of the provisions of this chapter, the Board or the city may, upon motion of such Board or any member thereof, revoke or suspend any permit or license issued under the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 1038-2001; Code 2000 § 111.36)
Upon motion of the Board, a permittee may be required to have the permitted vehicle examined by an AES-certified mechanic for compliance with the applicable safety requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 396. Failure to comply or failure of the permitted vehicle to meet safety requirements, shall result in revocation of said permit.
(Ord. 1038-2001; Code 2000 § 111.37)
Each taxicab shall be kept clean on the interior. Each taxicab shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher, flares, and first aid kit. Each taxicab shall clearly and plainly post the fees and charges, or in the alternative, the fees and charges for a particular trip shall be reduced to writing and signed by the customer prior to transport. A license or permit may be renewed annually upon the same manner and upon the same basis as the original license or permit.
(Ord. 1038-2001; Code 2000 § 111.38)
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Penalty: See AMC § 5.20.200.
Whoever shall violate any provision of this chapter for which no other penalty is set forth shall be subject to the penalty provision set forth in Chapter 1.15 AMC.
(Code 2000 § 111.99)