Ordinance 2297-98 - Laserfiche WebLink

It is unlawful for any person whose license has been revoked or suspended, to keep the license issued to him/her in his/her possession or under his control, and the same shall immediately be surrendered to the city clerk. When revoked, the license shall be canceled, and when suspended the city clerk shall retain the same during the period of suspension. Section 14: License transferability. No for-hire vehicle business license issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be transferable except in the case of a bona fide sale of the business of the owner, and then only upon the filing and approval of an application with the City requesting such transfer and the applicant meeting all license requirements of this ordinance. The fee for such transfer of taxicab license shall be an amount as set forth in Section 5.68.080. For-hire driver's licenses issued pursuant to this ordinance are not transferable. Section 15: Liability insurance. A. Prior to the issuance of any for-hire vehicle business license, every applicant shall file with the city clerk proof of compliance with RCW Chapter 46.72 as now or hereafter amended. In addition, in the event the applicant leases its for-hire vehicles, the applicant shall file with the city clerk proof of insurance coverage of all of applicant's lessees. B. Such insurance as required in this ordinance shall be maintained in full force and effect for the full period to be covered by the license applied for, and failure to do so shall result in automatic suspension. C. Applicant shall submit a certificate of insurance to the City at the time of license application indicating compliance with the insurance requirements set forth herein and naming the city as an additional insured on the insurance coverage. Section 16: Failure to pay judgment. Failure to pay any judgment arising out of the for-hire vehicle business within thirty days after the judgment becomes final or to make any payment pursuant to such judgment shall result in denial, suspension or revocation of a for-hire license. No for-hire license shall be renewed if payments on an outstanding final judgment are delinquent. Section 17: For-hire driver's license-Required. A. It is unlawful for any person owning, controlling or engaged in the business of operating for-hire vehicles to employ as the driver of any such vehicle, or permit any such vehicle to be operated by a driver who does not have in his/her possession a valid for-hire driver's license. B. It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate a taxicab or for-hire vehicle in the City unless there is a valid for-hire vehicle business license issued by the city covering the vehicle. C. It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate a taxicab or for-hire vehicle in the City without first having obtained a valid license to do so, which license shall be known as a for-hire driver's license. 9