§ 21-17-206. DISPLAY; DEFACEMENT; BADGE.

(a)

Badge.

(1)

(i)

The Department shall deliver to each licensed taxicab driver a badge in a form and style as the Department determines.

(ii)

The badge shall include the license number.

(2)

The driver shall conspicuously display the badge when engaged in operating a taxicab.

(b)

Display. The driver of a taxicab shall visibly display the license at all times that the driver is operating the taxicab.

(c)

Other cards prohibited.

(1)

Only the license card of the dispatched driver is to be displayed in the taxicab.

(2)

(i)

Any other license cards or badges found in the taxicab shall be confiscated and returned to the Department.

(ii)

The individual whose card or badge has been confiscated may claim the card or badge only by appearing in person at the Department.

(d)

Defacement. A licensee who defaces, removes, or obliterates any official entry made on the license is subject to suspension or revocation of the license as provided in § 21-17-208 of this subtitle.

(1988 Code, §§ 34-56, 34-63) (Bill No. 72-00, § 2, 7-1-2004)