§ 21-17-102. AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY TO REGULATE.

(a)

In general. In order to protect the public health, safety, and the welfare of the citizens of the county and other persons who may use taxicab facilities in the county, the county may:

(1)

Adopt regulations for the operation of taxicabs in the county; and

(2)

Provide for inspection and licensing of taxicab operators.

(b)

Regulation in addition to state regulation. The authority to regulate taxicab operators provided in this section is in addition to any regulation by the State Motor Vehicle Administrator or the State Public Service Commission.

(1988 Code, § 34-33) (Bill No. 5, 1990, § 2, 3-30-1990; Bill No. 72-00, § 2, 7-1-2004)