§ 33-051. Holder's duty to comply.

(a)

In the operation of a ground transportation service, a holder shall comply with the terms and conditions of the holder's permit agreement and shall comply with all aspects of chapter 33, and the rules and regulations. Except to the extent expressly provided otherwise by the permit agreement, the holder shall comply with this chapter, the director's interpretations of the provisions herein, rules and regulations established by the director, and other laws applicable to the operation of a vehicle for hire.

(b)

Upon written notice by the director of a violation by a driver or employee, a holder who allows such driver or employee to drive a vehicle for hire while in violation becomes responsible and liable to the city for all fees, penalties, and license revocations incurred by the driver or employee because of a failure to comply with this chapter, rules and regulations established by the director, and other laws applicable to the operation of a vehicle for hire.

(c)

A holder shall establish a policy and take action to discourage, prevent and correct violations of this chapter by drivers who are employed or contracted by the holder.

(d)

A holder shall not permit a driver who is employed or contracted by the holder to operate any vehicle for hire if the holder knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that the driver has failed to comply with this chapter, the rules and regulations established by the director, or other applicable law.

(Ord. No. 2014-12-11-1002, § 1(Att. A), 12-11-14; Ord. No. 2016-03-03-0164 , § 1(Att. A), 3-3-16)