City of Saratoga Springs, NY Article I Intent; Definitions; General Operating Requirements

§ 200-1 Legislative intent.

The Saratoga Springs City Council finds that the public interest will be served by the reasonable regulation of specialized livery services. Such services can provide a novel and entertaining way to enjoy local attractions and events. However, their frequent use by the public generates a substantial need for licensing, regulation, and supervision. This chapter is intended to create reasonable regulations for special livery vehicles.

§ 200-2 Definitions.

The following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

CARRIAGE

A special livery vehicle for hire drawn by equine and carrying passengers only.

DRIVER

Any person who drives a special livery vehicle for hire, whether such person is the owner of said vehicle or an employee of the owner of said vehicle.

EQUINE

Any member of the family Equidae, including horses, mules, and asses.

HUMANE CARE

The provision of adequate food, water, shelter and medical care consistent with the normal requirements and feeding habits of the equine's size, species and breed.

LICENSE

Permission granted by the City of Saratoga Springs to any person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity to engage in activities described in this chapter.

MOTORIZED SPECIAL LIVERY VEHICLE

Any special livery vehicle powered entirely or in part by a motor or engine. The term shall include all motorized vehicles used as special livery vehicles and not as taxicabs as defined in Chapter 215 of the City Code.

OWNER

Any person, firm, corporation or legal entity that engages in the business of operating special livery vehicles for hire.

PEDICAB

A special livery vehicle for hire powered exclusively by human power through a drive train and having three or more wheels.

SPECIAL LIVERY VEHICLE

Any conveyance, powered by motor, animal or otherwise, hired by persons for entertainment or recreational purposes and not intended or operated as a means of public transportation.

VETERINARIAN

Any person licensed by the State of New York to practice veterinary medicine and who specializes in equine or large animal medicine.

§ 200-3 General operating requirements.

No person shall own, operate, drive or offer for rental in the City of Saratoga Springs any manner of special livery vehicle unless such special livery vehicle is of a kind or type regulated under this chapter and all required licenses have been obtained.