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VEHICLES FOR HIRE S 78-68 Sec. 78-67. Qualifications of applicants. To be entitled to the permit required by the provisions of this division, the applicant must have the following qualifications: He must be a citizen of the United States, over 18 years of age, and must have a permanent base of operation in the city limits. He must be the owner of the vehicle for which the license is sought, and he must be a sober, reliable and trustworthy person for the operation of an automobile for hire. (Ord. No. 96-2135, ~ 1(2.2), 9-23-96) Sec. 78-68. Application; contents; fingerprints. (a) Prior to issuance of any permit under the provisions of this division, the owner shall make written application to the city secretary stating: (1) His name. (2) Place of residence for the preceding two years. (3) Sex. (4) Age. (5) Customary occupation. (6) A statement that all city, state, county and school taxes are current on his real and personal property located or to be operated within the city. (7) The number of taxicabs which he then operates or proposes to operate in the city. (8) The names, addresses, state drivers' license numbers and city taxicab license numbers of each of his employee taxi drivers, together with a copy of the make, motor number, license number, model number and registration number of each vehicle proposed to be operated under such permit. (9) The stands at which the taxicab will remain when not in actual service. (10) A description of the vehicle for which the permit is sought, stating the name, make, motor number and license number of the vehicle. (11) A description of the taximeter to be provided for the taxicab, together with a certificate of calibration showing that such taximeter was calibrated within the 30-day period immediately preceding the application or renewal of such application for the taxicab permit, and that such taximeter is in good working order. (12) A statement by the applicant, verified by the city, that the applicant has not been convicted of a felony for the ten years preceding the filing of the application, and that the applicant has not committed a crime involving moral turpitude for such ten-year period. (b) Each applicant must have his fingerprints taken by the police department of the city at the time of submission of the application. CD78:9