§ 8-166. License requirements for drivers; town chauffeur's license

(a) No person shall transport passengers for hire in any motor vehicle for hire, without first obtaining a New Shoreham chauffeur's license from the town clerk. The license shall be visibly displayed in any motor vehicle for hire at all times the vehicle is being operated for hire, and shall be produced upon request of any law enforcement official or passenger.

(b) Any licensee must provide the commission and town clerk with a current list of drivers and a photocopy of their licenses prior to a license being issued and must advise the commission and town clerk of any additions or deletions in writing within 72 hours.

(c) No more than three persons holding valid New Shoreham chauffeur's licenses shall drive, operate or be in charge of any such taxicab in addition to the owner of the taxi license, for a total of four drivers. The town clerk is hereby authorized to issue to any person who meets the criteria of subsection (b) of this section and who is authorized by a taxi license holder, with no more than three chauffeurs per license other than the license holder, a New Shoreham chauffeur's license.

(d) The town chauffeur's license shall expire May 15 next succeeding the date of issuance.

(Ord. of 12-17-1997(2), § 8-166; Ord. of 6-19-2002, § 8-166; Ord. of 8-5-2002, § 8-166; Ord. of 8-18-2004, § 8-166; Ord. of 5-19-2010, § 8-166(d))