San Marino Municipal Code Art. 04 Driver Requirements

It shall be unlawful for any person to drive in the city any taxicab for the purpose of pick up or soliciting riders unless a driver's permit has been issued to such person pursuant to this article. (Ord. 953, 3-15-1989)

Any driver intending to operate a taxicab in the city shall apply for a permit to do so by filing with the city clerk an application on a form provided by the city and paying an application fee set by city council resolution. (Ord. 0-07-1191, 10-10-2007)

The police department shall take a photograph and fingerprints and conduct an investigation of the applicant. (Ord. 953, 3-15-1989)

Upon meeting all requirements of sections 12.04.02 and 12.04.03 of this article and receiving a statement from the police chief that the applicant has not been convicted of a crime listed in section 12.04.02 of this article, the city shall issue the permit applied for upon payment of the permit fee required herein.

If the applicant is unable or unwilling to fulfill the requirements contained herein or if the applicant's background shows reasonable cause that the issuance of a permit would be to the detriment of the community, the city manager shall deny the application.

There shall be no refund of the application fee. (Ord. 953, 3-15-1989)

Each person with an approved driver's permit shall pay the fee set by city council resolution for each calendar year or portion thereof. (Ord. 0-07-1191, 10-10-2007)

Each driver's permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid only during the calendar year for which it was issued. Said permit may be renewed for a calendar year upon payment of the fee provided for in section 12.04.05 of this article. (Ord. 953, 3-15-1989)

Any driver's permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be suspended for a period of up to six (6) months or revoked by the police chief for cause, following written notice and an opportunity for hearing given to the permittee. Cause shall include conviction of any of the crimes listed in section 12.04.02 of this article. (Ord. 953, 3-15-1989; amd. 1994 Code)

The driver may appeal to the city manager the decision of the police chief denying, revoking or suspending a license within ten (10) days. The driver shall state, in writing, the reasons supporting the appeal.

The city manager shall hold a hearing with the driver to discuss the merits of the action and, after the hearing, may restore the permit or uphold the suspension, revocation or denial. The decision of the city manager shall be final. (Ord. 953, 3-15-1989)

An applicant driving a taxicab normally stationed outside the city need not comply with the application requirements of sections 12.04.02 and 12.04.03 of this article if the applicant submits evidence of current licensing by the county of Los Angeles or by another city in the county of Los Angeles. (Ord. 953, 3-15-1989)