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. . (3) In the event two (2) or more passengers are going to the same destination, the driver shall collect only one fare as recorded on the taximeter. If the passengers are going to different destinations, the driver shall clear his meter at the first destination and charge the first passenger the amount recorded on the taximeter, and proceed to the next destination as though it were a completely new trip. Other destinations shall be treated likewise. (b) No taxicab shall be operated any time with a passenger unless the meter is correctly operating and showing the rates that are being charged. If at any time the taximeter stops or fails to operate or is operating incorrectly, it shall be the duty of the operator of the taxicab to immediately take the taxicab to its terminal and not operate such taxicab until the meter has been fixed and adjusted. (c) It shall be the duty of the applicant or licensee to have the taximeter in each taxicab inspected during the thirty day period immediately preceding the application for taxicab permit and to provide written proof that each taximeter is in good working order and free from mechanical defects. The city shall have the right to inspect the taximeter any time it so desires. Sec. 5.6 Misdemeal1lor to overcharge. It shall be unlawful for any owner, driver, or operator of any taxicab to refuse to convey a passenger over the most direct route practical, or to demand or receive an amount in excess of the rates displayed on the rate cards displayed in the taxicab and/or the rate shown on the meter, freewill tips excepted. Sec. 5.7 Penalties. Each violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offensE~ and shall each be punishable as a Class C Misdemeanor. SECTION 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council is posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the city for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Chapter 551, Tx. Gov't Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption hereof to be published in the official newspaper of the City of La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of this ordinance. SECTION 4, If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. 12