§ 591.06. Taximeter inspections.

(a)

It shall be the duty of the Sealer of Weights and Measures to inspect, test and seal every taximeter used at least once (1) per year. The Sealer shall keep a record of the identification number of every taximeter and the date of inspection in his or her office. The fee established by C.C.C. 2903.01 shall be charged to the owner of each licensed taxicab for each annual taximeter inspection.

(b)

If the Sealer finds any taximeter not accurate or not calculating and registering in accordance with the rates filed with the Director and posted in the taxicab, he or she shall notify the Director.

(1)

When a taxicab is not in service, the taximeter shall show no fare.

(2)

When a taxicab is in service and the taximeter rate is used, the taximeter shall be in the calculating position.

(3)

Upon the completion of service by a taxicab, the taximeter shall be returned to the non-calculating position and its indicator cleared.

(4)

Whenever a taxicab owner files an amended rate schedule, in which the taximeter is altered, the taximeter on the taxicab involved shall be adjusted to the new rate and the taximeter shall be inspected, tested and sealed by the Sealer before the new rate shall become effective.

(Ord. No. 1548-2013, § 4, 7-1-2013)