Chapter 18 Public Transportation

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§ 18-33 H AWAI‘I C OUNTY C ODE (c) Certificates to operate taxicabs are transferable with the prior approval of the commission. An application must be submitted for approval to the commission by the proposed new owners in accordance with the requirements of section 18-32 in the same manner as an application for a new taxicab. The commission shall hold a hearing on the proposed change of owner in the same manner as for a new application, except that if the service is to be provided under the same terms and conditions as provided in the original certificate, the service will be assumed to be justified by public convenience and necessity. Upon the approval of a transfer of ownership, the new certificate holder will have thirty days to comply with the requirements of this chapter regarding taxicabs and obtain a taxicab license in the certificate holder’s name for the current year. (d) A successful applicant for a certificate who fails to obtain a taxicab license for the current year within thirty days after the certificate is granted shall be subject to revocation proceedings by the commission under section 18-8 of this chapter. (e) An applicant whose application for a certificate is denied by the commission shall receive in writing a statement detailing the reasons for denial of the application. An appeal of the decision of the commission may be made to the circuit court of the third circuit in accordance with section 18-13 of this chapter. (1990, ord 90-119, sec 6.)18-33 Section 18-34. Personal use by driver. (a) Whenever a taxicab equipped with a taximeter is in personal use of the driver and not for hire, a “special” sign shall be affixed to the flag of the taximeter. (b) The director of finance shall prescribe the size and specification of the “special” metal sign and the sign shall be furnished by the director at cost. (1983 CC, c 18, art 2, sec 18-34; am 2008, ord 08-107, sec 5.)18-34 Section 18-35. Cruising. (a) Except in those areas controlled by the Federal or State government or its agencies where cruising is prohibited by statute, rule, regulation, directive, or order, a driver of a taxicab shall be permitted to cruise in search of patronage at anytime. (b) This section shall not apply to any taxicab driver soliciting patronage at any steamship wharf or airplane terminal. (1983 CC, c 18, art 2, sec 18-35.)18-35 Section 18-36. Unauthorized possession of taxicab paraphernalia. No person who does not possess a valid taxicab license issued pursuant to the provisions of this article shall permit any motor vehicle owned, operated or otherwise under the control of such person to be equipped with, carry or display any: (a) Taximeter; (b) Fare box; (c) Taxicab driver’s permits; or (d) Any sign, light, or other device that identifies such motor vehicle as a taxicab. (1983 CC, c 18, art 2, sec 18-36; am 1990, ord 90-19, sec 6.)18-36 18-12