5.40.030 License Required:
It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to operate a taxicab upon the streets of the City of Moses Lake without being the holder of a valid existing license issued under the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that a taxicab company may employ a taxicab driver for a grace period of up to three (3) weeks pending the issuance or denial of his license and identification card on the following conditions:
A. That the proper application for an identification card has been made to the Police Chief.
B. That the applicant has paid the required fee for a background check.
C. That the applicant has been approved by the Moses Lake Police Department after completion of a background check pursuant to Chapter 5.02. (Ord. 2924, 4/23/19; Ord. 2917, 12/11/18; Ord. 993, 1980)