§ 162-146. Definitions.

For the purposes of this division the following terms are defined as follows:

Bureau means the bureau of taxicabs and vehicles for hire.

Business license means the license required of any business operating within the city by chapter 30, article III.

Carriage means any vehicle for hire designed to be drawn by equine and to carry passengers only.

CNPC means a certificate of public necessity and convenience license permitting a person to operate one vehicle for hire upon the streets of the city.

Company means any person, association, corporation or other organization operating or intending to engage in the business of operating vehicles for hire.

Company permit means a permit issued by the bureau authorizing a person to engage in the business of operating vehicles for hire.

Driver means any person permitted to drive an equine-drawn carriage.

Drivers permit means a valid document issued by the bureau to operate an equine-drawn carriage.

Equine means any member of the Equidae species, including horses, mules and asses.

Humane care means, but is not limited to, the provision of adequate food and water consistent with the normal requirements and feeding habits of the equine's size, species, and breed.

Law enforcement agent means a sworn member of the Atlanta Police Department.

Owner means any person owning, having possession or custody of, or in charge of an equine.

Stable means a facility where an equine is permanently or temporarily boarded, housed, or maintained.

Vehicle for hire means any motor vehicle, animal-drawn vehicle or other vehicle or device designed or used for the transportation of passengers for hire, the charges for use of which are determined by agreement.

Veterinarian means a person licensed by the State of Georgia to practice veterinary medicine and who specializes in equine or large animal medicine.

(Ord. No. 2002-30, § 1, 5-14-02)