Before a taxicab license is issued under this chapter, the taxicab for
which such license is requested shall be driven by the applicant or his representative
to a place designated by the Chief of Police and shall be inspected by the
Chief of Police or his representative to ascertain whether such taxicab complies
with the provisions of this chapter.
A.
Subsequent to the issuance of the taxicab license and
during the months of April, August and December, taxicabs shall be driven
by the licensee or his representative to a place designated by the Chief of
Police and shall be similarly inspected by the said Chief or his representative
to ensure the continued maintenance of the safe and sanitary operating conditions
as required by this chapter.
Any taxicab licensed under this chapter which is found, after police
inspection, to be unsafe or in any way unsuitable for taxicab service or to
fail to conform to the requirements of this chapter may be immediately ordered
out of service by the Chief of Police and, before again being placed in service,
shall be delivered to the Chief of Police or his representative for reinspection.
It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to maintain detailed records
covering inspections of taxicabs.
