§ 38-57. Application.

(a)

An application for a vehicle for hire driver's permit shall be filed with the General Government Administration Office and/or the Police Department on forms provided by the city. Such application shall be verified under oath and shall contain the following information:

(1)

The names and addresses of four residents of the county who have known the applicant for a period of six months and who will vouch for the sobriety, honesty and general good character of the applicant.

(2)

The experience of the applicant in the transportation of passengers.

(3)

The educational background of the applicant.

(4)

A concise history of his employment.

(5)

Disclosure of all crimes or infractions, including traffic violations, which the applicant has been convicted of, on probation or parole for or or imprisoned for during the past five years.

(b)

Each application shall be accompanied by a certificate from a reputable physician of the county certifying, that in his opinion, the applicant is not inflicted with any disease or infirmity which might make him an unsafe or unsatisfactory driver. At the time the application is filed, the applicant shall pay to the General Government Administration Office and/or the Police Department a regulatory fee set forth in the schedule of regulatory fees which is maintained on file in the Office of the General Government Administration Department where it shall be available for inspection by the public. All permits are renewable on the anniversary date of issue on proper forms as directed by the City Manager's office.

(Code 1979, § 9-5-6; Code 1998, § 78-72; Ord. No. 23-95, § III, 12-4-1995; Ord. No. 9-98, 5-4-1998)