[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Kingston 8-2-2011, approved 8-4-2011.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Noise — See Ch. 300.
Public transportation — See Ch. 324.
Vehicles and traffic — See Ch. 390.
[1]
Editor's Note: This resolution also repealed former Ch. 363, Taxicabs and Taxicab Drivers, adopted 6-7-2011, approved 6-8-2011.
No person shall solicit passengers from a taxicab within the limits of the City or along any street, avenue or public place in the City without having obtained a taxicab license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. It shall also be unlawful for any person to operate or permit to be operated a taxicab within the limits of the City or along any street, avenue or public place in the City without first having obtained a taxicab driver's license as provided in this chapter. All such owners, drivers and other persons in charge or control of any such taxicabs shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed:
OPERATOR
Any person owning or having control of the use of one or more taxicabs used for hire upon the streets of the City or engaged in the business of operating a taxicab or taxicabs.
PRIVATE LIVERY CAB
A vehicle for hire, including limousines, that shall not be subject to the requirements of this chapter as long as the following requirements are met:
A. 
It shall only be operated in the City from private property upon a prearranged basis for special or business functions, weddings, funerals or similar purposes, or upon a written contractual agreement to transport for a specific trip or unit of time by the hour, day, week, or longer period of time.
B. 
It does not solicit or accept passengers for hire upon the public streets.
C. 
It shall have no external markings for taxicabs prescribed in this chapter.
D. 
It shall not be allowed to use taxi stands prescribed in this chapter.
TAXICAB
Any motor vehicle engaged in the business of carrying persons for hire, whether the same is operated from a street stand or subject to calls from a garage or otherwise operated for hire, except vehicles subject to the provisions of the Transportation Corporation Law, private livery cabs or vehicles used by undertakers in carrying on their business.
TAXICAB DRIVER
Any person who drives a taxicab, whether such person is the owner of such taxicab or employed by a taxicab owner or operator.
TAXICAB DRIVER'S LICENSE
Permission granted by the City to any person to drive a licensed taxicab upon the streets of such City.
TAXICAB LICENSE
Permission granted by the City to any person to operate or keep for hire any taxicab in such City.
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive, operate or keep for hire or pay within the City any taxicab without first having obtained and paid for a license to drive and a license for operating or keeping for pay or hire, or both, and having the same in force and effect under the provisions of this chapter.
No person shall drive a taxicab and no person shall permit anyone to drive a taxicab within the limits of the City without such driver having first obtained and paid for and maintaining in force and effect a driver's license under the provisions of this chapter and a valid and nonprobationary New York State chauffeur's license. It shall be the duty of the driver to report the suspension or revocation of his/her chauffeur's license to the Police Chief within 24 hours of suspension or revocation.
Each applicant for a taxicab driver's license must:
A. 
Have obtained and be in possession of a nonprobationary New York State chauffeur's license.
B. 
Be of the age of 18 years or over.
C. 
Meet the physical standards set forth in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and regulations enacted thereto for the issuance of a chauffeur's license.
D. 
Be able to read and write the English language.
E. 
Be clean in dress and person.
F. 
Fill out, in duplicate, upon a blank form to be provided by the Chief of Police, a statement showing that the applicant has the qualifications set forth above, which statement, in addition, shall set forth the full name and place of residence of the applicant, whether or not (s)he is a resident of the United States, whether (s)he has ever been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, moving violation or traffic infraction and, if so, the circumstances of such conviction; whether the applicant's taxicab driver's license, New York chauffeur's or operator's license has ever been suspended or revoked, whether (s)he has been involved in any vehicular accident while operating a motor vehicle during the last five years which resulted in a fatality, serious physical injury or property damage, the name(s) of any taxicab businesses or owners for whom the applicant will be driving and such other information as the Chief of Police may reasonably require. Such statements shall be numbered and signed and sworn to by the applicant, and one copy thereof shall be filed with the City Clerk, and the other copy retained by the Police Department as permanent records.
Each applicant for a taxicab driver's license must file with the application three unmounted, unretouched photographs of himself, taken within 30 days preceding the filing of his application. Photographs shall be of the same size as attached to the applicant's chauffeur's license. The photograph shall be so attached to the license that it cannot be removed and another photograph substituted without detection.
After filling out the application provided for by § 363-5F, the applicant shall take said application, together with the photographs of himself/herself provided for in § 363-6 and deliver the same to the officer in charge at police headquarters. It shall also be the applicant's further responsibility to give fingerprint impressions to a civilian applications agency authorized to take civilian fingerprint impressions and obtain criminal history information and have the authorized agency forward the criminal history to the Chief of Police, or his designee, with all costs for same borne by the applicant. A set of fingerprints, together with one of the photographs of said applicant, shall be kept on file at police headquarters as a permanent record.
A. 
Upon receipt of the applicant's criminal history, the Chief of Police shall indicate, in writing, his/her approval of the application and issue the license pursuant to § 363-9 of this chapter or forward his/her written disapproval of the issuance of a license to said applicant, with a copy to the City Clerk. No license shall be issued under the provisions of this section unless and until the Chief of Police has reviewed the criminal record and subject to the provisions of § 363-5F of this chapter and has indicated, in writing, his/her approval thereof on the face of the application therefor. The signature shall not be a facsimile. The Chief of Police, however, shall be authorized to issue a temporary driver's license pursuant to § 363-12 of this chapter. Any person whose application has been disapproved shall be entitled to a hearing as provided in § 363-17B of this chapter, and the hearing officer shall be empowered to reverse the decision of the Chief of Police.
B. 
The following shall preclude the granting of a taxicab driver's license to an applicant for said license:
(1) 
Convictions, suspensions and accidents.
(a) 
A conviction of a misdemeanor, felony or three or more offenses involving violence, dishonesty, deceit, indecency, degeneracy, moral turpitude, gambling or illegal use or possession of drugs.
(b) 
A conviction of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol conviction within the past five years.
(c) 
Three or more speeding convictions or a total of five convictions for moving violations within the past two years.
(d) 
Three or more suspensions on three separate dates of state-operating privileges, for vehicle and traffic law violations, within the past two years.
(e) 
Two or more vehicular accidents while operating any motor vehicle within the last five years which resulted in a fatality, serious physical injury or property damage which the Police Chief, after investigation, deems to be as a result of the fault of the applicant.
The Police Chief shall nevertheless apply the standards for licensing and employment of persons previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses embodied in Article 23-A of the Correction Law.
(2) 
False application: if the applicant has made a material false statement or concealed a material fact in connection with the application for a license.
A. 
Upon satisfactory fulfillment of the requirements of this chapter and upon the written approval of the issuance of a license by the Chief of Police, the Police Chief shall sign and issue to the applicant a license which shall be in such form as to contain a photograph and signature of the licensee and blank spaces upon which a record shall be made of all convictions of crimes, offenses, traffic violations and infractions against said licensee during the period of three years prior to the date of the issuance of the license. Each license shall be stamped by the Seal of the City upon at least a portion of the photograph. All licenses shall be numbered in the order in which they are issued and shall contain the name and place of residence of the licensee and the dates of issuance and expiration of the license. A copy of the license shall be kept on file in the Police Department, and a copy shall be forwarded to the City Clerk, who shall also keep a copy on file.
B. 
Any applicant who has been convicted of a violent felony, sex-related felony, or alcohol-related felony shall not be eligible for a taxicab driver's license.
Taxicab drivers' licenses shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance, unless sooner suspended or revoked. A person wishing to obtain a renewal of the taxicab driver's license shall submit an application pursuant to § 363-5 of this chapter at least 60 days before the expiration date of the current taxicab driver's license. Pending investigation and review of said application by the Chief of Police, the preceding year's taxicab driver's license shall be deemed to continue in effect until the new application is denied or approved. A driver who fails to comply with the sixty-day filing requirement shall not be granted an extension of the expiration date of the preceding year's license and shall not be permitted to drive until a new taxicab driver's license is approved pursuant to this chapter.
Any holder of a taxicab driver's license who defaces, removes or obliterates any official entry made upon his/her license shall suffer revocation of his/her license.
[Amended 9-2-2014 by L.L. No. 2-2014, approved 9-11-2014]
A temporary taxicab driver's license may be issued by the Police Chief when an extraordinary public emergency arises affecting transportation of the public upon the streets of the City or upon application for a taxicab driver's license, pending approval of the license pursuant to § 363-8 of this chapter. The applicant must submit a written certification by a licensed taxicab owner that employment is available to the applicant, and a local criminal history records check must be performed by the Police Department. The Chief of Police, based upon this records check, may then, in his discretion, approve the issuance of a temporary license. Such temporary licenses when issued shall be upon such terms and conditions as the Chief of Police shall provide but shall in no event be granted for a period longer than 60 days and may be renewable for similar periods from time to time as may be necessary, only upon the written recommendations of the Chief of Police. The fee for temporary licenses shall be as set forth in the fee schedule to be established by resolution of the Common Council of this City.[1] Ten dollars of the fee shall be payable at the time of application as a processing fee and the additional fifteen-dollar portion of the fee shall be payable at the time of issuance of the temporary license.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 217, Fees.
The taxicab driver's license shall be carried by the licensee at all times and displayed when operating or in charge of any taxicab as required by § 363-27 of this chapter.
[Amended 9-2-2014 by L.L. No. 2-2014, approved 9-11-2014]
The fee for a taxicab driver's license shall be as set forth in the fee schedule to be established by resolution of the Common Council of this City.[1] Said fee shall be payable to the City at the time of application for the taxicab driver's license by bank check or money order.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 217, Fees.
Every licensed taxicab driver shall report to the Police Chief each change of residence within 10 days after such change.
No licensed taxicab driver or owner/taxicab licensee shall conceal any evidence of a crime nor voluntarily aid violators to escape arrest. (S)he shall report as soon as possible to the police any unlawful act connected with his/her taxicab or any attempt to use his/her taxicab to commit a crime or escape from the scene of a crime. (S)he shall fully cooperate with the police in all official matters.
A. 
A taxicab driver's license may, at any time, be suspended or revoked for cause by the Police Chief. The grounds for revocation or suspension shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) 
Conviction: the conviction of the applicant or licensee of a felony or of any crime of offense as set forth in § 363-5F of this chapter. The Police Chief shall nevertheless apply the standards for licensing and employment of persons previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses embodied in Article 23-A of the Correction Law.
(2) 
False application: if the licensee or applicant has made a material false statement or concealed a material fact in connection with the application for a license or the renewal thereof.
(3) 
Violations: if the licensee has violated any of the provisions of this chapter.
(4) 
Accident: if the licensee is involved in a vehicular accident while operating the taxicab where there is a fatality or physical injury requiring the immediate hospitalization or medical attention of any individual involved in the accident. Pending investigation and a hearing, if requested, there shall be an automatic suspension of the license.
B. 
A hearing will be provided to the licensee if requested in writing within 10 days of notice of suspension, revocation, cancellation or nonrenewal. If a hearing is required, it shall be before a hearing officer to be appointed by the Mayor who shall provide written findings of fact and a recommended penalty to the Police Chief. Any such suspension or revocation shall be noted on the license, together with a statement of the reasons therefor, and the license or permit shall be forthwith taken from the licensee and shall be delivered to the Police Chief. No driver whose license or permit has been suspended or revoked shall be again licensed as a taxicab driver in the City except upon presentation of reasons satisfactory to the Chief of Police.
C. 
Any individual whose taxicab driver's license is suspended or revoked shall immediately return such license to the Police Chief.
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of owning and/or operating or to operate or permit to be operated a taxicab upon the streets of the City without first having obtained a taxicab license and inspection certificate(s) for each taxicab to be operated under the taxicab license under the provisions of this chapter.
Application for a taxicab license shall be made by the owner of the taxicab(s) upon blank forms furnished by the Chief of Police which application shall contain the following information:
A. 
The name and address of the individual, business, partnership or corporation which is the owner of the taxicab(s) and the names of the individual partners, corporate officers or individual owner(s) of such business. The name of the business, partnership or corporation applying for the license shall not contain any words or phrases which will tend to mislead the public into believing that the company is an agency or instrumentality of the United States or the State of New York, or a subdivision thereof, or is a public corporation.
B. 
The name, age and residence of the person applying for the license individually or on behalf of the business, partnership or corporation and what previous experience, if any, the individual, business, partnership or corporation has had in such business.
C. 
A listing of the type of motorcar(s) to be used, the factory number, the state license number, the number of years the vehicle(s) have been driven and the seating capacity according to its trade rating.
D. 
What previous experience the applicant has in such taxicab business and whether the applicant was previously licensed to operate a taxicab and, if so, where.
E. 
Whether the applicant's license to operate a taxicab has ever been revoked and, if so, for what cause.
F. 
The address where taxicab(s) will be stored and dispatched from.
G. 
Proof that each of the vehicles is covered by a current liability insurance policy as required by New York State law, with proof of coverage of drivers, whether employees or subcontractors, which shall be attached to the application in the form of a current copy of the insurance policy or a certificate of such insurance, and shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the local insurance broker. Current liability insurance for all taxicabs owned and operated under the license shall be maintained through the term of the license, and proof of current liability insurance shall also be submitted to the City by March 5 of each year, for the period March 1 of the current year to February 28 of the following year. Any revocation or cancellation of insurance shall be immediately reported to the Police Chief.
H. 
A signed release authorizing the Police Chief to obtain information from the insurance company/carrier regarding insurance coverage.
I. 
The names of all drivers, whether employees or subcontractors, of each taxicab to be operated under the taxicab license, to be updated within seven days of any change in drivers during the term of the license.
J. 
Such other information as the Chief of Police may deem necessary.
A. 
The initial schedule of rates to be charged by owners or operators or their drivers for the business of transporting passengers shall be as follows:
(1) 
Rates.
(a) 
For up to two passengers, for a trip from any point within the City to any other point within the City a maximum of $5.50, but no more than $4.50 shall be charged to senior citizens 65 years of age or older.
(b) 
For each passenger above two, $1 additional.
(c) 
For each intermediate stop during the trip, $0.75 additional.
(2) 
The Common Council shall renew this rate schedule annually, and may amend same if it deems an amendment to be appropriate.
B. 
One or more passengers on trips outside of the City limits shall pay according to mutual agreement.
C. 
Fares for package or other similar pickups shall be by mutual agreement prior to pickup of said items.
A taxicab license shall be issued annually.
A. 
No vehicle shall be operated under a taxicab license until it has been thoroughly and carefully inspected and examined and found to be in a thoroughly safe and proper condition for the transportation of passengers. The taxicab must bear a currently valid New York State inspection certificate before the City of Kingston will inspect the vehicle to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter. The taxicab must be clean, fit, of good appearance and well painted and varnished. The vehicle must have displayed, on both its front doors, the rear deck and on the roof light, the name of the licensed owner of such vehicle, in permanent lettering, readable from a minimum distance of 150 feet. However, if the name of the owner of the taxicab is too long to be displayed on the roof light, the roof light need only display the word "taxi." In accordance with § 363-19A of this chapter, the owner's name, as so displayed, shall not contain any words or phrases which will tend to mislead the public into believing that the company is an agency or instrumentality of the United States or the State of New York, or a subdivision thereof, or is a public corporation. If more than one taxicab is operated by a licensee, each cab shall be designated by a different number, and such number also shall be displayed in the same manner as the name of the licensee on the taxicab. The Chief of Police shall designate an individual who will inspect to make such examination and inspection before a license is issued. Such inspection shall occur once a year, prior to the annual renewal, and at such other times as the Chief of Police deems the same necessary, including after an accident, if in the opinion of the Police Chief, the safe operation of the taxicab appears to be impaired and/or over $1,500 of damage to the taxicab is sustained. Each reinspection shall be performed at a charge as set forth in the fee schedule to be established by resolution of the Common Council of this City.[1] All inspections will be performed during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. unless another time is agreed upon between the taxicab owner and the inspector. The City must perform such inspection within five working days after receiving a request from a taxicab owner. All inspections shall be performed at the garage designated by the Police Chief. However, at the discretion of the Chief of Police, if requested by the taxicab owner, the inspections may be performed at the owner's garage if the garage has a lift and other necessary facilities and equipment for the inspection. The Chief of Police shall refuse a license to or shall, if already issued, revoke or suspend a license of any vehicle found upon inspection and examination to be unfit or unsuited for public patronage and/or not in compliance with the requirements of this section. No license shall be issued under the provisions of this section unless and until the Chief of Police has indicated, in writing, his/her approval thereof on the face of the application therefor.
[Amended 9-2-2014 by L.L. No. 2-2014, approved 9-11-2014]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 217, Fees.
B. 
All taxicabs shall remain and be maintained in compliance with requirements set forth in Subsection A of this section and shall be subject to suspension and revocation of the taxicab license for failure to be maintained in compliance with these requirements pursuant to § 363-25 of this chapter.
A. 
Issuance of license card. If the Chief, or his designee, approves the issuance of a taxicab license pursuant to § 363-19 of this chapter, upon the payment of the license fee set forth in § 363-24, the taxicab license card shall be delivered to the owner and shall be of such size and form as may be prescribed by the Chief of Police, or his designee. The taxicab license shall list the taxicabs that have passed inspection and may be operated under the taxicab license.
B. 
Contents, color. The license shall contain the official license number, together with the list of taxicabs authorized to be operated under the taxicab license, and the date of inspection of the same, shall be signed by the Police Chief, or his designee, and shall contain blank spaces upon which an entry shall be made of the date of every inspection of the vehicle(s). The license card shall be of a distinctly different color each year. Any licensee who defaces, obliterates or changes any official entry made upon his/her license shall have his/her license revoked.
C. 
Issuance of inspection certificate. If after each semi-annual inspection a taxicab is found to be in proper and safe condition and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, an inspection certificate shall be issued to the owner. The certificate shall be of such size and form as may be prescribed by the Chief of Police, or his designee, and shall bear the name of the City of Kingston, a certificate number and date the inspection expires.
[Amended 9-2-2014 by L.L. No. 2-2014, approved 9-11-2014]
The fee for a taxicab license under this chapter shall be as set forth in the fee schedule to be established by resolution of the Common Council of this City[1] for each taxicab to be operated under the taxicab license.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 217, Fees.
A. 
A taxicab license(s), or the privilege to operate one or more specifically listed taxicabs under the license, may be revoked or suspended at any time for cause if any of the vehicle(s) operated under the license shall be used for immoral or illegal business or in violation of any section of this chapter or any City ordinance or state law governing the operation of motor vehicles or taxicabs or if a fare in excess of the rate of fare on file for said taxicab shall knowingly be charged for the use of said taxicab. However, a minimum of five violations of any section(s) of this chapter or any City ordinance in any one-year period, by the taxicab owner or any employee(s) or driver(s) employed or utilized by the owner, shall be required to serve as the basis for suspension or revocation of the entire taxicab license. Said suspension or revocation shall be by the Police Chief after a hearing, if requested by the licensee, before a hearing officer to be appointed by the Mayor, who shall provide written findings of fact and a recommended penalty to the Police Chief. When the license is suspended or revoked, the taxicab license shall be forthwith taken from the licensee, and the Mayor and City Clerk shall be notified of such suspension or revocation by the Police Chief.
B. 
There shall be an automatic suspension of the right to have in operation a taxicab under a taxicab license if the taxicab is involved in an accident which requires a reinspection of the taxicab pursuant to § 363-22 of this chapter. The taxicab shall not be placed back in operation until so authorized in writing by the Police Chief.
C. 
Any taxicab license suspended or revoked, in whole or in part, by the Police Chief shall be immediately surrendered to the Chief by the licensee.
The Chief of Police shall keep a record in his/her office of each license or permit issued to a driver and all renewals, suspensions and revocations thereof, which record shall be kept with the original application of the driver for a license. The Chief of Police shall also keep a register of the name of each person owning or operating a taxicab licensed under this chapter, together with the license number and the description and the make of such vehicle, with the date and the complete record of inspections made of it, all renewals, suspensions and revocations of the taxicab license and the schedule of fares to be charged by the taxicab owner. The record of drivers' licensees and permits and the licensed taxicabs shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable times.
Each licensed driver, while operating a taxicab, and the owner of such taxicab shall cause the driver's license and photograph, the taxicab license, or photocopy thereof in readable form, and the schedule of fares for rides within the City of Kingston are to be posted in a plastic holder affixed to the dashboard of the taxicab within such taxicab, where the same will be in view of the passenger and easily read. The schedule of fares shall also be placed on the outside of the passenger doors. Cards, to be supplied by the City Police Department, must also be displayed behind the front seat and in the clear view of the passengers, which lists the telephone numbers of the Kingston Police Department and the taxicab owner, for the reporting of complaints and violations of this chapter. The City of Kingston inspection certificate shall be affixed to and displayed on the left-hand corner of the rear bumper of the taxicab.
Every licensed taxicab shall be provided with a printed receipt pad, and, when requested by a passenger, the licensed driver shall give a receipt for the fare.
Every driver of a taxicab, immediately after the termination of any hiring, must carefully search the taxicab for any property lost or left therein, and any such property, unless sooner claimed or delivered to the owner, must be taken to the police station and deposited with the officer in charge within 24 hours after the finding thereof, and the officer to whom such report shall be made shall make a written record thereof.
A taxicab may carry up to but not exceed 14 passengers. The maximum number of passengers carried in a taxicab, subject to the overall limit of 14 passengers, shall not exceed the number of passengers for which the particular taxicab is designed and constructed by the manufacturer. A vehicle designed and constructed by a manufacturer for five passengers shall be authorized to carry not more than five passengers. A vehicle designed and constructed by the manufacturer to carry seven passengers shall be authorized to carry not more than seven passengers. A vehicle designed and constructed by the manufacturer to carry 14 passengers shall be authorized to carry not more than 14 passengers. No vehicle designed and constructed by the manufacturer to carry more than 14 passengers shall be allowed as a taxicab within the City of Kingston, notwithstanding the fact that the vehicle has been modified or customized so as to limit the number of seats to 14 passengers. The vehicles that are authorized to be used as taxicabs include four-door sedans, station wagons and vans. Vehicles designed and constructed by the manufacturer to be used as buses (i.e., to carry more than 14 passengers) and vehicles designed and constructed by the manufacturer with dual wheels shall not be permitted for use as a taxicab within the City of Kingston.
Every driver while operating a taxicab pursuant to this chapter shall comply with, and every owner of the taxicab operated shall cause each of its drivers to comply with, the following rules and regulations:
A. 
Accident reports. Every driver shall file, and the owner of the taxicab shall cause every driver to file, in addition to accident reports required to be filed by the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, a report of all accidents involving the taxicab, within 12 hours after the occurrence thereof, with the Police Chief, whenever there is any property damage or personal injury, regardless of the extent or amount of same, on New York State Motor Vehicle Form 104-A, to be supplied by the Police Department.
B. 
Multiple passengers. A driver shall not carry any other person than the person first employing the taxicab, unless the person first employing the taxicab consents to the acceptance of an additional passenger.
C. 
Consumption of alcohol or drugs prior to driving. No taxicab driver shall consume alcohol or drugs prior to or during the operation of the taxicab.
D. 
Drinking, eating and smoking. There shall be no eating, drinking, carrying of open beverages, smoking or carrying of lighted cigarettes or cigars by drivers or passengers while such taxicab is in service.
E. 
Drivers' dress code; appearance. All taxicab drivers shall be of and present a neat and clean appearance at all times when on duty, and in the event that a driver's appearance changes substantially, (s)he shall provide the Chief of Police with a new photograph and shall accompany such photograph with an application fee as set forth in the fee schedule to be established by resolution of the Common Council of this City[1] for a replacement license.
[Amended 9-2-2014 by L.L. No. 2-2014, approved 9-11-2014]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 217, Fees.
F. 
Radio/music. Car radios and electronic playing devices operated within the taxicab shall be maintained at a reasonable level so as not to disturb passengers in the taxicab or to create unreasonable or prohibited noise as set forth in Chapter 300 of this Code.
G. 
Solicitation of passengers. No driver shall solicit passengers for employment of the taxicab from outside the taxicab.
H. 
Hours of operation. An owner or operator shall not permit any one driver to operate a taxicab for more than 12 hours in any continuous twenty-four-hour period.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to limit or restrict any person operating and maintaining a motor bus transportation system upon regular routes and schedules upon the streets of the City, provided that such owner or operator of such motor buses or motor transportation system has been duly authorized by the Public Service Commission of the State of New York to maintain and operate such transportation system.
A. 
Location. There shall be such taxicab stands in the City as are listed in § 390-107 of the City of Kingston Code.
[Added 5-1-2012, approved 5-2-2012]
An offense against any provision of this chapter shall be a violation of the chapter, which shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $100 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 30 days for each such offense, or by both such fine and imprisonment; except that any person or persons, association or corporation committing an offense against any provisions of the licensing section of this chapter hereof shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor, which shall be punishable by a fine of no more than $500 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months for each such offense, or by both such fine and imprisonment.