§ 5.17.060. Operation of horse-drawn vehicle businesses.

Horse-drawn vehicle businesses shall be operated only in accordance with the following:

(1)

A copy of the horse-drawn vehicle license shall be displayed in all vehicles used in such business.

(2)

Each vehicle shall be operated by the holder of a valid work card issued by the chief of police or designee in accordance with section 5.05.011, who shall have said work card on his person at all times when operating such vehicle.

(3)

When carrying persons for hire or by contract, the vehicle shall be operated only upon the routes and during the hours approved pursuant to section 5.17.050, or in accordance with a special ten-day permit issued pursuant to section 5.17.070.

(4)

Rate cards shall be affixed by the owner to the vehicle in a prominent location to advise prospective clients of the rates and fares. Drivers shall also carry rate cards provided by the owner and exhibit them on demand, said cards to bear the name and business address of the license holder and a complete schedule of rates and fares. It shall be the responsibility of the driver of a horse-drawn vehicle to inform any person hiring the vehicle of all the rates and charges before any service is rendered. Rates posted on the vehicle and rates quoted and charged to clients shall be the same as those on file with the city license office.

(Ord. No. 4941, § 1, 12-8-98; Ord. No. 6298, § 1, 6-19-13)