§ 27-55. Suspension or revocation—Certificates.

(a)

A holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall have the certificate suspended, revoked, or both if, after a public hearing held by the city commission, the holder is found to have violated any of the following:

(1)

The use of a tag issued under a permit for handicapped vehicle on any regular taxicab.

(2)

The sale, transfer or lease of a certificate of public convenience and necessity without the approval required in section 27-53.

(3)

Violation of the provisions of section 27-84.

(4)

Violation of section 27-80 or section 27-82.

(5)

Failure to keep proper records as required by the provisions of this article.

(6)

Failure to provide continuous adequate service as defined in section 27-52.

(7)

Failure to obtain, purchase and pay for the permit.

(8)

Failing to make use of a certificate issued under this division for a consecutive period of six (6) months.

(9)

Such violations set forth and in effect under the provisions of this chapter and the ordinances of the city pertaining to traffic offenses.

(10)

Undue number of meters registering high or low as described in section 27-85.

(11)

Failure to submit evidence of insurance as required by section 27-49 or failure to maintain such insurance in full force and effect.

(b)

The hearing in connection with the revocation of a certificate shall require the holder thereof to show cause as to the alleged charges of failing to comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter. However, suspension is automatic if section 27-49 is violated.

(Code 1953, § 42-15; Ord. No. C-73-136, § 2, 12-18-73; Ord. No. C-86-43, § 2, 6-3-86)