5.18.130 Driver’s qualifications.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or drive a vehicle for hire in the City of Sebastopol without first having obtained a written permit or license to do so from the Chief of Police. A reasonable fee shall be required to cover the cost of a photograph and badge to be issued and conspicuously worn by the permittee during all working hours. Such badge will not be transferable.
The Chief of Police may refuse to issue a driver’s permit, or may revoke a permit for any of the following reasons:
A. If the applicant is under 21 years or not a citizen of the United States.
B. If the applicant has not resided in the County of Sonoma for 30 days prior to filing the application.
C. If the applicant does not possess a valid chauffeur’s license issued by the State of California.
D. If the applicant is convicted or has been convicted of reckless driving or a crime involving moral turpitude, or of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquors or narcotics.
E. If the applicant violates any of the provisions of this chapter.