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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 47-20 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE TO AUTHORIZE TAXI VEHICLE INSPECTION BY ANY NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE (ASE)-CERTIFIED MECHANIC.
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BY COUNCILOR HOBBS AND COUNCILOR SIPRESS:
The city of Duluth does ordain:
Section 1: That Section 47-20 of the Duluth City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 47-20. Vehicle standards and inspection.
(a) Original inspection. No person shall operate or permit the operation of a vehicle as a taxicab and the city clerk shall not issue a taxicab vehicle license for any vehicle until such vehicle has been inspected by an ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) certified mechanic to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Article. of an authorized service station or garage. The chief of police shall designate and authorize two service stations or garages within the city of Duluth to conduct the inspections. The authorized service stations or garages shall meet minimum standards for equipment and personnel. Only qualified and ASE certified mechanics employed by an authorized service station may conduct the inspections. A taxicab vehicle license shall not be issued unless the vehicle has been properly inspected and found to be in compliance with all laws respecting motor vehicles which are in force in the city of Duluth and with all rules and regulations prescribed by the chief of police (hereinafter "be found in compliance"). All vehicles shall comply with the following:
(1) Be in a thoroughly safe condition for the transportation of passengers. Every vehicle shall comply with all local, state and federal regulations relating to vehicle equipment, maintenance and safety. Further, all vehicles shall have a model year of 15 years or less;
(2) Be well painted in uniform company colors utilizing the color scheme described by the applicant in the license application;
(3) Be equipped with an identifying top light on the roof o...
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