Amending Chapter 4, to revise provisions for licensing of taxicab companies, vehicles and drivers

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tarvvra ~trimrrcmyr~mnMrr~hirlro*+craMr`"p rs:~nee>-~ythe-StRte- (1rj~ Same - Driver's license issuance; term;~n~cr~-f~' (1) Upon approval of an application for a taxicab driver's license, and following payment of the licensing fee, the Controller shall issue a driver's license to the applicant which bears the name, address, age, signature and photograph of the applicant. (2) Tthe license shall be in effect until MaX31 of the_vear after it is issued. A license for every ~end~r subsequent year t~rere~fter shall be issued upon the applicant meeting the requirements of this section. - •~ f ss~~ Same -Display of license. Every driver licensed under this section shall post his the driver's license in such a place as to be in full view of all passengers while such driver is operating a taxicab and shall show the license to any~assenger prospective nassen~er, or South Bend Police Officer or employe of the Department of Central Services the Department of Code Enforcement or the Bureau of Weights and Measures upon demand. However for the personal safety of the driver the home address of the driver maybe deleted from the license which is on display The driver shall maintain on file in the Office of the Citv Controller the driver's current address. (~tj ss) Same -Suspension or revocation. The Controller may suspend or revoke any taxicab company. vehicle, or driver's license issued under this section for a driver failing or refusing to comply with the provisions of this Code. The suspension shall last for a period of not more than thirty (30) days;_ hptvever,~ A license may not be revoked unless the driver has received notice and has had an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with section 4-16 of this Code. (auj~ Compliance with Federal, State and City laws. Every driver licensed under this division shall .comply with all City, State and Federal laws. Failure to do so shall justify the Boarcl--of F~~~ks Controller suspending or revoking a license. uu Lengtle o company driver's or vehicle licenses. If issued or renewed on or after 3une 1 but before December 31 the company, driver's or vehicle license issued or renewed under this section shall be valid from June 1 of the year issued or renewed until Mav 31 of the followingyear If issued on or after January 1 but before Mav 31 then the company or vehicle license issued under this section shall be valid until Mav 31 of that year. 21