The carrying of passengers from any point in the City to another
point or points in or out of the City shall create a presumption that
said passengers are being carried for hire and under an agreement
for compensation.
The Chief of Police, or his designee, shall have jurisdiction
and responsibility of:
A. Annual and random inspections of taxis and limousines.
B. Examination and approval or rejection of applications for taxi or
limousine licenses.
C. Examination and approval or rejection of applications for taxi and
limousine drivers' licenses.
D. Enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
The Police Department shall keep and maintain a record of all
persons and vehicles licensed or rejected for licenses under the provisions
of this chapter. Such record shall contain all information relating
to ownership and operation of such licenses and vehicles and shall
be open to the inspection of the public at all reasonable times for
good cause and shall be deemed public records, extracts of which may
be certified by the Police Chief to use as evidence.