§ 20-107. Application.

(a)

In order to obtain a license (I.D. Card) as a taxicab or limousine driver, the applicant shall be of good moral character, of sound mind, and good physical health. In addition, the applicant shall meet the following conditions:

(1)

The applicant must have had at least one year of documented driving experience;

(2)

The applicant must be at least 18 years of age;

(3)

The applicant must be able to read, write, and speak the English language, and be knowledgeable of basic geographic locations in the County;

(4)

The applicant must be a citizen of the United States, a legal permanent resident, or otherwise possess a work permit issued by the appropriate government entity and provide documentation, as required by law, to support the same;

(5)

The applicant must satisfactorily complete a written examination to be administered by the Director and which shall demonstrate understanding of the provisions of this Subtitle and applicable State regulations, sufficient familiarity with the network of principal roadways in Prince George's County and environs to enable a driver to carry passengers to their destinations by the shortest routes practicable and, the safe transport of passengers with a disability.

(6)

The applicant must provide proof of having undergone a physical examination within six (6) months immediately prior to initial application for a license and must submit to a physical examination at least once every two years, or more if required by the Director for cause. The applicant shall submit to the Director a certificate reporting the results of such examination and signed by a licensed medical doctor. A model certificate form shall be provided by the Director.

(7)

The applicant must provide a certificate demonstrating he/she has received at least six (6) hours of training on how to operate a taxicab, including training on how to use dispatching service, should such service be provided, the safe transport of passengers with a disability, and how to maintain a proper manifest. The Director, by regulation, may establish such criteria and standards of training that may be provided to prospective taxicab drivers by duly licensed Prince George's County taxicab driver or the taxicab company for whom the licensee will drive.

(b)

Any person found to have assisted the applicant in meeting the requirements of this section through fraudulent means, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or both.

(CB-54-1974; CB-49-2000; CB-36-2010; CB-3-2011; CB-9-2016)