San Marino Municipal Code Art. 02 Bicycle License

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or use a bicycle, propelled wholly or in part by human power, upon any street, public path or way in the city without first obtaining a city license therefor. (Ord. 976, 3-14-1990)

A. An application for a bicycle license shall be made to the city manager department of the city on a form provided by the city, which shall be signed by the applicant or parent or legal guardian and which shall contain the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of the applicant and a complete description of the bicycle.

B. Fees for bicycle licenses, transfers of registration certificates, and replacement licenses or registration certificates shall be set by city council resolution. (Ord. 0-07-1191, 10-10-2007)

Upon completion of the application form and payment of the fee required by subsection 13.02.02B of this article, a receipt shall be issued authorizing the fire department to inspect the applicant's bicycle and to issue a registration card and license tag, plate or seal which is to be attached to the bicycle by the fire department. (Ord. 976, 3-14-1990)

Each bicycle license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of issue. Renewal of a bicycle license shall be by completion of a new application and payment of the fee. Evidence of renewal shall be indicated by a supplementary adhesive device affixed on or near the original license. (Ord. 976, 3-14-1990)

The police department shall maintain a record of the persons to whom a bicycle license has been issued, the number of the license and such other information as may be necessary to identify the bicycle and the owner thereof. (Ord. 976, 3-14-1990)

The police chief shall have the authority to suspend the registration of any bicycle and remove the license from any bicycle operated in violation of any state law, city ordinance or provision of this code after written notice and an opportunity for a hearing given to the licensee. Reinstatement of the license shall be on such terms as the police chief shall determine. (Ord. 976, 3-14-1990; amd. 1994 Code)

Appeal from such suspension can be made to the city manager within ten (10) calendar days of such suspension. Notice of the hearing on the appeal shall be provided to the licensee not less than five (5) days prior to the hearing. The determination of the city manager shall be final. (Ord. 976, 3-14-1990; amd. 1994 Code)