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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 31. TAXICABS AND PUBLIC VEHICLES FOR HIRE |
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Chapter 31-10. PUBLIC VEHICLES FOR HIRE |
Section 31-1016. SPECIAL EVENT VEHICLE FOR HIRE PERMIT
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1016.1The Office of Taxicabs may issue a special event vehicle-for-hire permit that authorizes a limousine or sedan licensed in another jurisdiction as a public vehicle-for-hire, to operate for hire in the District of Columbia for a period of not more than forty-five (45) days during a particular special event. Only a vehicle properly registered as a public vehicle-for-hire in another jurisdiction is eligible for a special event vehicle-for-hire permit.
1016.2Each person applying for a special event vehicle for hire permit shall file an application with the Office on a form provided by the Office. The application shall include, but need not be limited to, the following:
(a)The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant or registered owner of the vehicle;
(b)The make, model, year, and vehicle identification number;
(c)The jurisdiction where the vehicle is registered, registration number, expiration date of the registration, and license plate number; and
(d)The name and date of the special event for which the special event vehicle for hire permit is requested.
1016.3A special event vehicle for hire permit issued pursuant to this section shall contain:
(a) The name of the permit holder;
(b) The date of issuance and the date of expiration of the permit;
(c) The name of the special event for which the permit is issued;
(d) The name of the owner of the vehicle;
(e) The make, model, and year of the vehicle;
(f) Vehicle identification number;
(g) The license plate number of the vehicle; and
(h) The jurisdiction where the vehicle is registered.
1016.4A vehicle for which a special event vehicle for hire permit is issued may only be operated for hire in the District by a person who possesses a valid public vehicle for hire operator’s identification card issued by the Commission or another jurisdiction.
1016.5An application for a special event vehicle for hire permit shall pay the prescribed fee for the permit.
1016.6A person who violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to a civil fine for operating a public vehicle for hire without a vehicle license.