§ 54-72. Suspension or revocation—Authorized.

(a)

By council. A certificate issued under this article may be revoked for the violation, by the holder thereof, of any applicable provision of this Code, federal or state law or city ordinance, rule or regulation, or for the existence of any of the conditions set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, or other good cause shown, by the city council after ten days' written notice of a hearing hereon to the holder of the certificate.

(b)

By city clerk. A certificate issued under this article may be suspended temporarily for a period not to exceed six months by the city clerk at any time for any of the following reasons:

(1)

The owner's past record is found to be unsatisfactory;

(2)

The owner fails to operate the taxicab in accordance with the provisions of this article;

(3)

The owner shall cease to operate any taxicab for a period of 30 consecutive days;

(4)

The taxicab is operated at a rate of fare other than that prescribed by the city council; or

(5)

For any other reason which the city clerk may deem warrants suspension.

(c)

A certificate issued under this article may be suspended temporarily for a period to not exceed one year by the city clerk, for any of the following reasons:

(1)

The owner's certificate has been suspended twice within a 12-month period.

(2)

The owner is convicted of:

a.

A felony involving bodily injury or use of a deadly weapon.

b.

A violation of any federal or state statute or city ordinance relating to the possession or sale of alcoholic beverages;

c.

A violation of any federal or state statute or city ordinance relating to prostitution; or

d.

A violation of any federal or state statute or city ordinance relating to the use, possession or sale of drugs.

e.

For any other reason which the city clerk may deem warrants suspension.

(Code 1971, § 30-20; Ord. No. 01-1064, § 1, 10-4-01)