§ 90-35. Examination, inspection and condition of vehicles.
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Prior to the use and operation of any vehicle as a taxicab under the provisions of
this article, the vehicle shall be thoroughly examined and inspected by an automotive
mechanic, approved by the city manager. Such vehicle shall comply with safety and
equipment requirements applicable to passenger vehicles provided in O.C.G.A. tit.
40, ch. 8, art. 1, pts. 1—4, and such reasonable rules and regulations as may be prescribed
by the chief of police in order to provide safe transportation. The city shall not
grant approval of the business until the mechanic has indicated that the vehicles
have passed inspection. Every vehicle operating under this article shall be annually
inspected as provided herein, prior to the payment of annual occupational taxes. Every
vehicle operating under this article shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
The cost of said mechanical inspection shall be paid by the owner or operator of the
vehicle.
