Section 31-1009. SPECIAL LICENSE TO OPERATE “NOT FOR HIRE” PUBLIC VEHICLES

 

1009.1The Chairperson, upon application, may issue a special public vehicle operator’s identification license to a person otherwise qualified under this chapter for the purpose of operating a public vehicle licensed under this chapter for purposes other than for hire. 

 

1009.2Each application shall be submitted on the form furnished by the Chairperson, and shall set forth the applicant's full lawful name (including middle name or names, if any) date of birth, sex, social security number, residence, and other information that the Chairperson may require to determine the applicant's identity, competency, and eligibility for a license, however, an applicant will not be required to submit proof of a physical examination or have fingerprints taken with the Metropolitan Police Department for a criminal background check.

 

1009.3A license shall be issued only to a person who, in the regular course of employment, operates a public vehicle licensed under this chapter for purposes other than hire.

 

1009.4A license issued under this section shall not be valid for the operation of a public vehicle when the vehicle is actually available for hire.

 

1009.5The vehicle being operated by this type of licensee shall display a sign approved by the Chairperson that bears in capitalized black lettering at least three (3) inches high on a white background the words "NOT FOR HIRE AS TAXI NOR LIMO."

 

1009.6The Chairperson shall not issue any license hereunder to any person who does not possess a valid District motor vehicle operator's permit or, for non-District residents or persons exempt from obtaining a District motor vehicle operator's permit, a valid motor vehicle operator's permit issued by a state that is a party to the Driver License Compact or, to any person who holds a valid license to operate a public vehicle for hire under the provisions of this chapter.

 

1009.7The Chairperson shall issue a license to any applicant who has complied with the requirements of this section.

 

1009.8The Chairperson shall collect the prescribed fee for each license issued to an applicant.

 

1009.9Each special license issued under this section shall be marked on its face "NOT VALID FOR HIRE AS TAXI OR LIMO.” 

 

1009.10Each license shall contain a number, photograph of the licensee, and other information that the Chairperson considers desirable.

 

authority

Authority: The District of Columbia Taxicab Commission (Taxicab Commission), pursuant to the authority set forth in D.C. Official Code § 47-2829(b), (d), (e), (e-1), and (i)(2005 Repl. & 2011 Supp.)), sections 8(b)(1)(C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (I), (J), 14, and 20 of the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission Establishment Act of 1985, as amended, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-97; D.C. Official Code § 50-307(b)(1)(C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (I), (J) (2009 Repl.), D.C. Official Code § 50-313 (2009 Repl. & 2011 Supp.), and D.C. Official Code § 50-319)(2009 Repl.)); section 105 of the 2005 District of Columbia Omnibus Authorization Act, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat. 2023; D.C. Official Code § 50-381(a)) (2009 Repl.); and Mayor’s Order 2007-231, dated October 17, 2007.

source

Regulation No. 72-13, approved June 30, 1972, 19 DCR 61 (July 24, 1972), 32 DCRR §§ 10.401 and 10.406, Special Edition; as amended by Final Rulemaking published by 34 DCR 6704 (October 23, 1987); and by Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 8142a, 8142b (November 18, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 7982 (October 6, 2006); as amended Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Act of 2009, effective March 3, 2010 (D.C. Law 18-111), at 57 DCR 181, 294 (January 8, 2010); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 3158, 3166 (April 20, 2012).

EditorNote

Section 1009 is formerly entitled, “Special License to Operate Public Vehicles.” Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 3158 (April 20, 2012) changed it to, “Special License to Operate “Not For Hire” Public Vehicles.”