Sec. 18-65. - Applications for certificates of exemption.

(a)

Applications. Applications for certificates of exemption shall be submitted to the sheriff's office on approved forms and with such additional documentation, information, and procedures as mandated by the sheriff's office, including but not limited to the following:

(i)

Copies of the taxicab vehicle and/or taxicab driver's permits or licenses issued by a city located within the geographic boundaries of the county which satisfy the requirements of section 18-62(c) of this Code, and complete copies of all forms, documents, and other materials provided as part of the application process to that city.

(ii)

Copies of the taxicab driver's test results conducted within thirty (30) days of the application submittal date taken pursuant to the mandatory controlled substance and alcohol testing certification program. The most recent test results and any prior results for tests taken within six (6) months must be reported. All test results provided to the county shall be retained as confidential and shall not be released without the consent of the applicant, except as otherwise authorized or required by law.

(iii)

An indemnification agreement signed by the applicant in a form approved by county counsel. The indemnification agreement shall provide that the applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the county and its officials, employees, and agents from all damages, liabilities, claims, actions, and other expenses (including attorneys' fees) resulting from or arising out of the operation of the taxicab.

(b)

Term and Renewal. The term of each certificate of exemption shall be coexistent with the term of the permits issued by the respective city. Applications for renewal of certificates of exemption must be submitted to the sheriff's office at least thirty (30) days prior to the termination of the existing certificate. Applications for renewal shall be submitted on forms, and with such additional documentation, information, and procedures as mandated by the sheriff's office.

(Ord. No. 6029, § I, 4-23-2013.)