Rocklin Municipal Code Ch. 5.40 Regulation of Taxicabs and Vehicles for Hire

The purpose of this chapter is to provide rules and regulations governing the operation and permitting of taxicab and vehicle for hire companies and drivers. The further purpose of this chapter is to serve as the taxicab service policy of the City of Rocklin as required to be adopted by California Government Code Section 53075.5.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:

A. "Driver" means any person in charge of or operating any taxicab or vehicle for hire, either as agent, employee, or otherwise, under the direction of the owner, or as the owner. If driver also owns the taxicab or vehicle for hire, for purposes of this chapter, driver is synonymous with owner/operator.

B. "Driver's permit" means the permit issued by the City of Rocklin for the operation of a taxicab or vehicle for hire as required by Section 5.40.120 of this chapter.

C. "For hire" means for any compensation, including but not limited to, payment, tip, contribution, donation, or barter.

D. "Operate" means to drive or to be in actual physical control of a vehicle defined in the section, either as an agent, employee, or otherwise for a monetary fee.

E. "Owner" means the person, firm, partnership, or corporation that is the registered owner of a taxicab or vehicle for hire.

F. "Owner's permit" means a the permit issued by the City of Rocklin for the operation of a taxicab or vehicle for hire company as required by Section 5.40.030 of this chapter.

G. "Pedicab" means a vehicle with three or more wheels propelled by human power capable of transporting persons and used for transporting persons for hire.

H. "Police chief" means the City of Rocklin Police Chief or his or her designee.

I. "Taxicab" means an automobile or other motor-vehicle designed to carry not more than eight persons, excluding the driver, which is used in the transportation of passengers at rates per mile or for wait-time, or both over the public streets of the city and which is equipped with a taximeter by which the fare is mechanically tabulated. The word "taxicab" does not mean or include vehicles which are used to transport passengers for hire over a defined route or upon a fixed schedule.

J. "Taximeter" means any instrument, appliance, device, or machine by which the charge for hire of a passenger-carrying vehicle is mechanically calculated, either for distance traveled or time consumed, or both, and which is regulated by a State of California County Sealer of Weights and Measures.

K. "Vehicle for hire" means every motor-propelled vehicle, or pedal powered taxi (Pedicab), other than taxicabs, used for the transportation of up to twelve passengers, excluding the driver, for hire from one location within the city to another location within the city or beyond, at rates per mile, per trip, per hour, per day, per week, or per month. Vehicle for hire does not include animal drawn vehicles, taxicabs, vehicles licensed by the public utilities commission, ambulances, or courtesy vans used exclusively by the customers of a hospital, or other business or governmental entity that operates such courtesy van.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

A. It is unlawful to operate or cause to be operated a taxicab or vehicle for hire company in the City of Rocklin unless the owner applies for and obtains an owner's permit and city business license to do so.

B. Upon applying to the police chief for an owner's permit, the applicant must pay to the city an owner's permit application fee for processing the application in the amount set by resolution of the city council.

C. The application for such owner's permit shall be completed on a form supplied by and filed with the Rocklin Police Department and shall include the following:

1. The name and address of the owner/applicant;

2. If the owner is a partnership, the names and addresses of all the partners;

3. If the owner is a corporation, the names and addresses of all directors and officers of the corporation and the names and addresses of all shareholders owning more than twenty percent of the voting stock of the corporation;

4. The number of vehicles proposed to be operated and a complete description of each vehicle including: vehicle identification number (VIN), manufacturer, model, year of manufacture, license number, and passenger seating capacity;

5. The date of birth, California Driver's License Number, and home or cell phone number of the owner;

6. Two recent color photographs of the owner(s);

7. Color scheme and insignia and/or any other distinguishing characteristics of the proposed vehicle(s);

8. Receipt for payment of the application fee;

D. Each owner(s) filing an application shall have his or her fingerprints taken for the purpose of conducting a criminal background check.

E. If an owner/applicant desires to be associated with another owner and use the other owner's colors, the applicant must also file a copy of the agreement in which permission is granted to use said owner's colors.

F. The owner shall submit with the application a mechanical inspection certificate for each taxicab's signaling and lighting systems, steering, brakes, and tires. The certificate shall indicate that the inspection had been conducted within fifteen days of the filing date of such application at a State of California Approved Inspection Station. Upon approval of the application and before operating any public motor vehicle, the owner shall submit proof of liability insurance as specified in Section 5.40.070.

G. The owner shall also submit a copy of the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) registration for each taxicab proposed to be operated. If the owner is a corporation, the registration must indicate that the vehicles are registered in the company name.

H. Whenever there is a change of twenty percent or more of the ownership of the business, or additional partners are added in a partnership agreement, the owners must apply for a new owner's permit.

I. Each owner shall complete and file with the police chief a City of Rocklin Taxicab and Vehicle For Hire Owner's Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement prior to issuance of the owner's permit.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

Any person who knowingly or intentionally misrepresents to any officer or employee of the city any material fact in applying for an owner's permit or driver's permit as set forth in this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

The following reasons are sufficient grounds for denial of an owner's permit for a taxicab or vehicle for hire company:

A. The application is not in the proper form, and does not contain the information required to be contained therein by this chapter;

B. Information contained in the application, or supplemental information requested from the applicant, is found to be false in any material detail;

C. The vehicles described therein are inadequate or unsafe for the purposes for which they are to be used;

D. The color scheme, name, monogram, or insignia to be used upon such vehicles imitates or is substantially similar to any other color scheme, name, monogram or insignia used by any other person or entity in such manner as to be misleading or tending to deceive, confuse, or defraud the public;

E. The applicant has had a permit for the operation of a vehicle for hire or taxicab suspended or revoked for cause;

F. The applicant does not have qualified drivers to operate the vehicles for hire or taxicabs;

G. The applicant has operated a vehicle for hire or taxicab in the city in violation of the requirements of this code;

H. The operation will threaten the peace health safety and/or welfare of the public;

I. For taxicab owner's permits only, that the public interest, convenience, and/ or necessity do not require the issuance of such permit; and

J. The applicant fails to complete the application form after having been notified of the additional information or documents required.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

A. The police chief shall, within thirty days of the receipt of a completed application for an owner's permit, either approve the application and issue the owner's permit, or deny the application in writing setting forth the grounds for denial of the owner's permit.

B. If the owner's permit is denied, the applicant shall have ten days to request a hearing with the police chief for reconsideration of the denial. The hearing may be conducted in person or by submission and review of written materials. The final determination of the police chief shall be sent to the owner in writing within ten days of the hearing.

C. If after the hearing, the police chief has determined that the application should be denied, the applicant may appeal the police chief's decision as set forth in Chapter 5.01.

D. If an owner's permit application is denied on one or more of the grounds listed in Section 5.40.050 subparts A through I, the owner may not reapply for another owner's permit for a period of one hundred eighty days following the date of the suspension or revocation.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009; Ord. No. 1087, § 3, 1-23-2018)

A. It is unlawful for any owner to own or maintain or to operate or cause or permit to be operated any taxicabs or vehicle for hire in the city unless there is in full force and effect at all times a public liability insurance policy covering each vehicle meeting the requirements of this section and Workers' Compensation coverage in compliance with California Labor Code provisions.

B. The policy of insurance shall be issued by a company duly authorized to conduct business in the state of California whereby the insurance company provides coverage to pay in full all claims for damages to persons or property resulting from the operation of the vehicles for hire or taxicabs referred to in the owner's permit application; provided that the insurance coverage shall include a minimum of two million dollars for personal injury and/or property damage of others arising from any one accident.

C. The insurance policy shall remain in full force and effect for the duration that the owner operates a taxicab or vehicle for hire in the city, and the city, its officers, employees, and agents shall be listed as an additional named insured.

D. The policy shall stipulate that the policy will operate as primary insurance and that no other insurance effected by the city or other named insured will be called on to contribute to a loss covered thereunder.

E. Before an owner cancels or reduces the insurance coverage required herein, he shall give thirty days' written notice to the police chief.

F. Each owner shall provide workers' compensation insurance that satisfies state and federal requirements for all of the owner's drivers, employees, or lessees.

G. Certificates of insurance coverage satisfying the insurance requirements set forth in this section shall be provided to the police chief.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

A. Every owner's permit issued shall expire on the anniversary date of its issuance, unless the same is renewed for an additional year prior to expiration. The renewal application shall be submitted at least thirty days prior to expiration, contain the same information required in the original application updated as necessary to facilitate the renewal, and shall be reviewed by the Rocklin Police Department. A renewal application shall pay the application amount referenced in Section 5.40.030(B) above.

B. Permit renewal applications shall be approved or denied in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.40.060 above.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

A. With a minimum of ten days' written notice, the police chief may suspend, modify, or revoke an owner's permit to operate a taxicab or vehicle for hire upon the streets of the city for the following reasons:

1. A violation of the provisions of this chapter;

2. A violation of any ordinance or regulation relating to traffic or use of the streets;

3. Failure to pay any judgment for damages arising from the unlawful or negligent operation of the taxicab or vehicle for hire for which the permit was issued;

4. For making false statements to city officials; or

5. Upon the recommendation of the police chief that the permit should be revoked or suspended.

B. If the owner's permit is suspended or revoked, the owner shall have ten days to request a hearing with the police chief for reconsideration of the action. The hearing may be conducted in person or by submission and review of written materials. The final determination of the police chief shall be sent to the owner in writing within ten days of the hearing.

C. If after the hearing, the police chief has determined that the suspension or revocation is appropriate, the owner may appeal the police chief's decision as set forth in Chapter 5.01.

D. Upon suspension or revocation of an owner's permit, the owner may not reapply for another owner's permit for a period of one hundred eighty days following the date of the suspension or revocation.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009; Ord. No. 1087, § 3, 1-23-2018)

Every taxicab or vehicle for hire to be operated pursuant to an owner's permit shall be inspected annually for safety and readiness for public use by a state of California approved Inspection Station. "Safety and readiness for public use" as used herein shall mean that the integrity of the signaling and lighting systems, steering, brakes, and tires are safe and serviceable. On the passage of the inspection, the police chief shall issue a sticker to be displayed on the lower right-hand corner of front windshield of the taxicab or vehicle for hire.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

It shall be the responsibility of each owner to notify the police chief in writing within ten days if any of the following conditions occur. Failure to comply with this reporting requirement may result in the revocation of the owner's permit:

A. Any change in the taxicab or vehicle for hire's year, make, model, license number, and vehicle identification number;

B. Any change in the number assigned to the taxicab or vehicle for hire by the owner;

C. If the taxicab or vehicle for hire inspection sticker number becomes stolen, mutilated or removed;

D. Any changes to the name of the registered owner of each taxicab or vehicle for hire;

E. Any addition to driver's or lessee's operating the owner's taxicabs or vehicles for hire; and

F. The company name under which the taxicab or vehicle for hire is operating.

G. Any addition to the number of taxicabs or vehicles for hire, or any substitution for a taxicab or vehicle for hire operated under the permit.

H. Sale or transfer of a taxicab or vehicle for hire operating under a valid permit.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

A. It is unlawful for any person to operate any taxicab or vehicle for hire under this chapter unless the driver has applied for and obtained a valid driver's permit from the police chief.

B. Upon applying to the police chief for a driver's permit, the applicant must pay to the city a driver's permit application fee for processing the application in an amount set by resolution of the city council.

C. The applicant shall submit the following to the police chief:

1. Completed driver application;

2. Receipt for payment of the application fee;

3. Two color photographs of the driver;

4. The name and address of the driver's controlled substance and alcohol testing program managers as specified under California Government Code Section 53075.5;

5. Applicant's fingerprints;

6. The applicant's California Department of Motor Vehicles Driver History Report obtained within ten days of the date of application for a driver's permit.

D. The police chief shall also investigate the background of each applicant to determine if the applicant has been convicted of any of the following:

1. A felony or violation of any drug or narcotic law in the preceding five years;

2. Any penal law involving moral turpitude in the preceding five years;

3. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the preceding five years; or

4. Three or more moving violations or at-fault accidents in the twelve months preceding the date on which the application was filed.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

A. The police chief shall determine whether the applicant should be allowed to operate a taxicab or vehicle for hire within the city. The police chief shall consider the following evidence in the course of processing the application and will approve/deny the application based upon:

1. False statements in the application;

2. Prior pertinent criminal convictions by the applicant;

3. Poor driving record as evidenced by the applicant being convicted of three or more moving violations during the preceding twelve months; the applicant being found at fault in three or more accidents in the preceding twelve months; or the applicant being involved in any combination of moving violations or accidents which numbers three or more during the preceding twelve months;

4. Positive test result under the controlled substance and alcohol testing program as set forth in Government Code Section 53075.5; and

5. The applicant being found unfit due to prior violation of this chapter.

B. If the permit application is granted, the police chief shall issue a driver's permit to the applicant. The police chief may impose such terms and conditions on the issuance of the permit as may be reasonable to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

C. Within twenty days of receiving the completed application, the police chief shall either deny or approve the application for driver's permit.

D. If the driver's permit is denied, the applicant shall have ten days to request a hearing with the police chief for reconsideration of the denial. The hearing may be conducted in person or by submission and review of written materials. The final determination of the police chief shall be sent to the applicant in writing within ten days of the hearing.

E. If after the hearing, the police chief has determined that the application should be denied, the applicant may appeal the police chief's decision by following the procedures set forth in Chapter 5.01.

F. If the driver's permit application is denied for reasons other than an incomplete application, the applicant may not reapply for a period of one hundred eighty days following the date of the denial.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009; Ord. No. 1087, § 3, 1-23-2018)

A. Every driver's permit shall be valid for a period of one year and shall expire on the anniversary date of its issuance each year, unless suspended or revoked. An application for renewal of the driver's permit shall be filed not less than thirty days prior to expiration. The renewal application shall contain the same information as the original application and shall be updated as necessary to facilitate the renewal. The renewal application shall be reviewed by the Rocklin Police Department for approval in the same manner as an original application. A renewal application shall pay the application amount referenced in Section 5.40.120.B. above.

B. If a driver with a duly issued driver's permit leaves his employment or changes employers, his driver's permit shall become null and void. The owner shall become responsible for retrieving the identification card as outlined in Section 5.40.160. Should a driver become employed by another company, said driver shall apply for a new driver's permit under the new company.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

A. The police chief, in the exercise of sound and reasonable discretion, and when the public safety and interest may require, may suspend or revoke a driver's permit for any of the following reasons:

1. Violation of any provision of the California Vehicle Code that is punishable by suspension or revocation of a driver's license;

2. Upon the driver been convicted of a violation of sections 20001, 20002(a), 20002(b), 23103, 23152, 23153, 23220, or 23222 of the Vehicle Code of the State of California;

3. Upon any two or more convictions within one year for any moving violation of the Vehicle Code of the State of California, while driving such taxicab or vehicle for hire;

4. Upon the driver been convicted of any crime involving physical violence or moral turpitude;

5. If the driver is operating without the required insurance or vehicle registration;

6. If the driver tests positive for controlled substances or alcohol;

7. Upon violation of any other provision of this chapter or any local or state law, statute, rule, or regulation relating to his or her licensed activity.

B. Prior to the suspension or revocation of the driver's permit, the police chief shall give the driver at least ten days' written notice of the impending suspension or revocation of the permit and the reasons therefore.

C. If the driver's permit is suspended or revoked, the driver shall have ten days to request a hearing with the police chief for reconsideration of the action. The hearing may be conducted in person or by submission and review of written materials. The final determination of the police chief shall be sent to the owner in writing within ten days of the hearing.

D. If after the hearing, the police chief has determined that the suspension or revocation is appropriate, the driver may appeal the police chief's decision by following the procedures set forth in Chapter 5.01.

E. Notwithstanding the procedure set forth above, the city manager may suspend a driver's permit for a period not to exceed ten days without a prior hearing if the city manager determines that the public safety and welfare are endangered by the driver's continued operation.

F. Upon permit denial or revocation of a driver's permit, the driver may not reapply for another driver's permit for a period of one hundred eighty days following the date of the denial or revocation.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009; Ord. No. 1087, § 3, 1-23-2018)

The police chief shall issue an identification card to the driver which is evidence of the permit. The identification card shall have a frontal view picture of the individual as well as the date the permit was issued and the name of the driver's employer. The identification card shall be conspicuously attached to the outermost garment worn by the driver while he is operating a taxicab or vehicle for hire. Each owner shall notify the police chief in writing within two days after a driver leaves his employment and shall submit to the police chief such driver's identification card. Each owner shall also be responsible for recovering and turning in the identification cards of drivers who have had their driver's permit revoked, nullified or voided.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

A. The driver of every taxicab and vehicle for hire shall maintain a log, written or electronic, of every service rendered, including the following information:

1. Location and time of entry;

2. Number of passengers;

3. Location where passengers were discharged;

4. Amount of fare collected; and

5. Driver information, including the driver's name, date, time of shift, and taxicab or vehicle for hire number.

B. The driver shall make the log available to any police officer upon request at any time that the driver is operating the taxicab or vehicle for hire.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

The driver of any vehicle for hire, or taxicab shall be neat in dress and clean in appearance. A driver may not wear as outer clothing the following: underwear, tank tops, tube tops, body shirts, swimwear, bathing trunks, or cut off shorts. A driver shall not smoke while carrying persons. A driver shall not operate or occupy a vehicle for hire or taxicab while his or her ability is impaired by either alcohol or drugs. A driver shall not operate his or her vehicle for hire or taxicab in such manner or at a speed which endangers users of other vehicles, pedestrians or his or her persons. A driver shall act any reasonable, prudent, and courteous manner.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

A. Every taxicab subject to the provisions of this chapter shall be equipped with a taximeter which conforms to all of the applicable requirements of the laws and regulations of the state of California. Every taximeter shall be sealed by a California County Sealer of Weights and Measures and mounted so as to be visible at all times to the passengers therein. The face of every taximeter shall be illuminated at all times that the taxicab is in operation between the hours of sunset and sunrise.

B. Every taximeter shall be subject to inspection by the police chief and the county sealer of weights and measures or their authorized deputies at any time. In the event that any taximeter is found to be inaccurate or if it is found in any respect not to meet the requirements of this section or the applicable laws and regulations of the state, the taxicab in which such taximeter is mounted shall be placed out of operation. The taxicab shall remain out of operation until such time as the taximeter is repaired and is found to be in proper operating condition, or is found to meet the requirements of this section or the applicable laws and regulations of the state by the police chief or the county sealer of weights and measures.

C. Any owner or operator of a taxicab who has made repairs or adjustments to the taximeter installed therein, or who has installed a new or repaired taximeter in the vehicle, or who has made any adjustments to the vehicle which may affect or alter the accuracy of the taximeter shall, within twenty-four hours after such repair, adjustment or installation, notify a California County Sealer of Weights and Measures and request a test of the taximeter for accuracy.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

A. Exclusive Use. When a taxicab is engaged, the occupants shall have the exclusive right to the full and free use of the passenger compartment, and it is unlawful for the owner or driver of such vehicle to solicit or carry additional passengers contrary to such right except with the consent of the original passengers, or when the police chief finds that public necessity temporarily requires the grouping of passengers in taxicabs.

B. Light Inside Vehicle. Every taxicab shall be equipped with a light within such vehicle, arranged to illuminate the entire persons' compartment. The light shall be constantly lit while any persons are in such vehicle, except when the same is in motion, from one half-hour before sunset of any day until one half hour after sunrise of the next day. It is unlawful for any shade or blind to be drawn over any window in a taxicab while the taxicab is occupied.

C. Driver to Use Direct Route. The taxicab driver shall take the most direct route possible that will carry the passengers safely, lawfully, and expeditiously to their destination.

D. Trip Denial. Taxicab drivers cannot deny a trip to a passenger due to destination. Taxicab drivers must make every effort to take the passenger to their destination, but may re-route or change the destination upon consultation with the passenger if there are safety or security concerns.

E. The fictitious business name of the company under which the owner operates shall be painted or decaled on the sides of the taxicab.

F. An identification card, no less than four inches by six inches in size, shall be conspicuously displayed in full passenger view in the taxicab and include: the name of the owner or fictitious company name under which the owner operates, the address and telephone number of the business, the owner's identifying number for such taxicab or vehicle for hire, and for taxicabs, the rates of fare to be charged for the use of said taxicab and currently on file with the city clerk.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

A. The owner of every taxicab operating in the city shall file with his or her owner's permit application a schedule of fares to be charged for the transportation of passengers in vehicles operated by such owner. Such owner shall not change the fare without first filing such changed fares with the city clerk thirty days prior to the effective date of such change. No person shall charge any other compensation for the use of such taxicab than the fare specified in the schedule of fares on file with the city clerk and at the time in effect.

B. It is unlawful for any person to hire any taxicab, obtain a ride in the same, and thereafter depart the taxicab without paying the driver the legal fare. In the case of a disagreement between the driver and the passenger regarding the legal fare to be paid, the driver shall convey the passenger to the nearest police station, where a police officer shall immediately decide the case. If the decision is in favor of the passenger, the driver shall convey the passenger from the police station to the original destination without additional charge. If the passenger is found to be in error, there is no requirement for the driver to convey the passenger to the destination without additional charge.

C. It shall be unlawful for any taxicab driver to ask for or require up-front or pre-payment of fare for trips originating in, traveling through, or disembarking in the City of Rocklin.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

A. Receipt for Fares. At the request of the passenger, the driver of a taxicab or vehicle for hire shall provide a written receipt for the fare paid.

B. Taxicabs or Vehicle for Hire from Other Municipalities. The driver of a taxicab or vehicle for hire authorized to operate in any municipality may drive to a destination within or beyond the city limits, provided that the driver shall not seek nor accept passengers within the city.

C. Found Property. The taxicab or vehicle for hire driver shall deliver any personal property left in the taxicab or vehicle for hire by passengers originating or disembarking in the City of Rocklin to the Rocklin Police Department within twenty-four hours of the time the driver finds the property.

D. Firearms Prohibited. It is unlawful for any owner to allow, cause, or permit any owner or driver to carry a firearm on the owner's person, on the driver's person, or in a taxicab or vehicle for hire while said vehicle is being operated as a taxicab or vehicle for hire.

E. Condition of Vehicles for Hire and Taxicabs. All vehicles for hire and taxicabs shall be kept clean, in good repair, in good mechanical condition and good working order. Vehicles for hire and taxicabs shall have heating and air conditioning systems in good operating condition for seasonal use.

F. Vehicle Inspection. The police chief, or any member of the Rocklin Police Department, shall have the right, after displaying proper identification, to enter into or upon any taxicab or vehicle for hire for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not the provisions of this chapter are being violated. Any taxicab or vehicle for hire which is found after such inspection to be unsafe or unsuitable for service shall be immediately removed from service. The taxicab or vehicle for hire shall be placed in a safe and operative condition before being placed back into service.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

The owner of any vehicle for hire and taxicab shall maintain for a minimum period of three years and disclose to the city upon request the following records.

A. The driver's log as required by Section 5.40.170, other driver's trip records, and payments to drivers.

B. Receipts and disbursements from vehicle for hire or taxicab operations.

C. Mileage record of each motorized vehicle.

D. Liability insurance coverage information and policies and Workers' Compensation coverage, if required.

E. Financial statements.

F. Copies of all citations issued by a California law enforcement officer or copies of the Department of Motor Vehicles print out.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

This chapter shall not apply to the operation of taxicabs or vehicle for hire transporting passengers:

A. From a point outside the city to a destination within the city; or

B. En route from a point outside the city to a destination outside the city; or

C. By government entities charged with providing transportation for a fee.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)

Violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor, but may be charged as either a misdemeanor or an infraction at the discretion of the prosecuting attorney.

(Ord. No. 945, § 1, 2-24-2009)