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CD67:4
Supp. No. 9
No person shall operate any taxicab service within the corporate limits of the town without first
obtaining an operating permit from the town authorizing such operation.
(1)
If the applicant is in compliance with this article, is of good moral character and there are no
ground(s) for denial of the permit under the provisions of the article, a permit will be issued. Any
applicant denied a permit shall be given written notice of the ground(s) for denial.
(2)
Application requirements. Each applicant for a taxicab driver's permit shall make application on
forms to be provided by the town, supplying the following information:
a.
The applicant's full name and address.
b.
The applicant's physical condition, with particular reference to hearing, eyesight, abuse of
alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances, as diagnosed by a physician.
c.
The applicant's physical description, including age, race, height, color of eyes and hair.
d.
The length of time the applicant has resided at his/her current address.
e.
The applicant's place(s) of residence and employment for the two years immediately
proceeding the date of application
f.
The applicant's criminal record.
g.
The applicant's driver's history including, but not limited to North Carolina.
h.
A statement from the driver's insurance company confirming current liability coverage
and the policy expiration date.
i.
Two photos of the driver.
j.
A $10.00 non-refundable application fee with each application.
The application shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant before a notary certified in the
state.
(3)
Taxicab service permits shall be denied or revoked on the following grounds:
a.
Failure to have or maintain automobile insurance as required by the laws of the state.
b.
Failure to maintain vehicles in good and safe order in compliance with motor vehicle
laws.
c.
False statements made on the application submitted.