(a) Taxicab operators shall report, in writing, any arrest for any felony or serious motor vehicle violation or a conviction for any crime or serious motor vehicle violation to the taxicab administrative agency within forty-eight (48) hours of such arrest or conviction.
(b) Upon notice of the arrest of any operator for any felony or serious motor vehicle violation or conviction for any crime or serious motor vehicle violation, the commission may suspend the taxicab operator’s license after the operator has had an opportunity for a hearing in the manner set forth in this section.
(1) The operator shall receive written notice of hearing which shall be held before at least two (2) members of the commission within forty-five (45) after notice has been provided.
(2) After a hearing is concluded pursuant to subsection (b)(1) of this section, members of the commission who conducted such hearing shall decide whether the operator’s taxicab license shall be reinstated pending the proceedings and dispensation of the criminal charges against the licensee.
(c) Upon the conviction of any licensee for any felony, the commission shall revoke the taxicab operator’s license after providing written notice to the operator.
(d) Upon the conviction of any licensee for any misdemeanor, the commission shall have the discretion to revoke, suspend, or reinstate the taxicab operator’s license, after providing due written notice to the operator. (Ord. No. G-04-10, 6-3-04)