§ 162-186. Taxicabs.

(a)

Delinquency penalty. A certificate of public necessity and convenience (CPNC) expires on December 31 of each year and must be renewed within the month following expiration (January) for a fee of $150.00. A CPNC renewal that is submitted in the month of February is subject to a delinquency penalty of $150.00 in addition to the renewal fee of $150.00. A CPNC renewal that is submitted in the month of March is subject to a delinquency penalty of $150.00 in addition to the renewal fee and the February delinquency penalty. A CPNC shall not be renewed after March 31; however, the director of the department of safety and permits (or his designee) at his discretion may make an exception for good cause shown by the CPNC holder. The request for an exception must be in writing before April 1 and if granted is subject to a delinquency penalty of $50.00 per month beginning in the month of April. This delinquency penalty shall be in addition to the fees and penalties outlined above.

(b)

Revocation of certificates of public necessity and convenience (CPNC). A certificate of public necessity and convenience (CPNC) that is not renewed by March 31 is suspended. A CPNC shall be revoked if a renewal is not submitted in January, February, or March or within the extended time period granted by the director or the designee.

(c)

Extension for acquiring a vehicle and fee. Compliance with the requirement that a certificate of public necessity and convenience (CPNC) holder must have a vehicle in service may be extended for a period of time by the director of the department of safety and permits (or his designee) for good cause. The first extended time period is limited to a maximum of 90 days. Additional extensions may be granted but the aggregate of such extensions is limited to a maximum of two years. There is no fee for the first extension. Additional extensions are subject to a fee of $50.00 per month. If a vehicle is not placed into service within the extended time period granted by the director or the designee, the CPNC shall be revoked.

(Code 1956, § 12-45(b); M.C.S., Ord. No. 18,475, § 1, 10-16-97; M.C.S., Ord. No. 21480, § 5, 4-1-04; M.C.S., Ord. No. 23493, § 1, 4-23-09; M.C.S., Ord. No. 27963, § 1, 12-20-18)