§ 25-134. Suspension and revocation of permit/license.

(a)

Suspension and revocation of permit/license. The following apply to the suspension or revocation of an annual permit or license in addition to the penalties assessed for violation of any provision of this chapter provided under this article:

(1)

The chief of police may suspend or revoke a permit or license if he determines that the holder/licensee has:

a.

Failed to comply with a correction order issued to the holder by the chief of police, within the time specified in the order;

b.

Intentionally or knowingly impede the chief of police or any other law enforcement agency in the performance of its duty or execution of its authority;

c.

Failed to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter;

d.

Been finally convicted for violation of any municipal, state or federal law, which violation reflects unfavorably on the fitness of the holder or licensee to perform a public transportation service;

e.

Breached the terms of the permit or license;

f.

Three (3) valid complaints have been filed against the holder or licensee of the permit or license regarding the taxicab service within a six-month period.

(2)

A suspension of a permit or license does not affect the expiration date of the permit or license unless such suspension results in revocation of the permit.

(3)

After revocation of a permit or license, a holder or licensee is not eligible for a permit for a period of two (2) years or three (3) years for offenses related to transporting of prostitutes and driving while intoxicated.

(b)

Reinstatement. After suspension of a permit, a holder may file with the chief of police a written request for reinstatement of the permit. The chief of police shall inspect the operation of the suspended holder to determine if the deficiency causing the suspension has been corrected by the holder. After inspection, the chief of police may reinstate the permit or deny reinstatement.

(Ord. No. 2014-02, § 1, 3-18-2014)