§ 22-246. Administrative penalties.

(a)

In accordance with section 22-203(b), administrative penalties for the violation of this division may be issued.

(b)

In addition to the violation of provisions of this article, administrative penalties may be issued for offenses which include but shall not be limited to the following:

(1)

The failure of the taxicab company to maintain any and all of the general qualifications applicable to the initial issuance of the permit.

(2)

Obtaining a permit by providing false information.

(3)

Conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of any shareholder, partner or member of any corporation, partnership, firm or association holding a 51 percent interest or more in the entity of any violation of this article.

(4)

Conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of any shareholder, partner or member of any corporation, partnership, firm or association holding a 51 percent interest or more in the entity of any of the following: Criminal homicide, rape, aggravated battery, mayhem, burglary, aggravated assault, kidnapping, robbery, child molestation, criminal solicitation to commit any of such, criminal attempt to commit any of such or possession, sale or distribution of narcotic drugs, barbituric acid derivatives or central nervous system stimulants if such violation is related to operation of the company or violation of any section of this Code or other ordinances of the city governing the conduct of holders of permits.

(5)

Violation of any of the sections of this chapter or other ordinances regulating vehicles for hire or excessive violations of regulations governing vehicles for hire by drivers or CPNC holders affiliated with the taxicab company.

( Ord. No. 2016-32(16-O-1468) , § 6, 9-28-16)