5.40.070 License Application Qualification – Taxi Driver’s License:
An identification card or a taxi driver’s license may not be issued by the Police Chief unless the applicant:
A. Is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
B. Is of sound physique with good eyesight and not subject to epilepsy, vertigo, heart trouble, or any other infirmity of body or mind which might render him unfit for the safe operation of a taxicab.
C. Is able to speak, read, and write the English language.
D. Is not addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors or drugs.
E. Has a current Washington driver’s license.
F. Has not been convicted or forfeited bail to any of the following when it involves crimes pertaining to controlled substances, alcohol, prostitution, gambling, physical violence, or crimes directly related to the applicant’s honesty and integrity (such as, but not limited to, fraud, larceny, extortion) or is directly related to the ability and fitness of the applicant to engage in the operation of a for-hire vehicle:
1. Felony within ten (10) years preceding date of application.
2. Gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor within two (2) years preceding date of application.
3. Criminal traffic within one (1) year preceding date of application.
4. Traffic infraction within six (6) months preceding date of application.
If the issuance of any license hereunder is denied, the applicant shall have the right of a hearing before the City Council, by filing an appeal within ten (10) days with the City Attorney, after the permit is denied. The findings of the City Council on such an appeal shall be final and conclusive. (Ord. 2924, 4/23/19; Ord. 1554, 1993; Ord. 993, 1980)