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No license shall be issued by the Township Clerk unless the applicant has filed an insurance policy with the Clerk in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 48:16-24.

§ 97-41. Power of attorney.

The owner of the autocab shall execute and deliver to the Township Clerk a power of attorney, wherein and whereby the owner shall appoint the Chief Financial Officer of the municipality as his or her true and lawful attorney for the purpose of acknowledging service of any process, out of a court of competent jurisdiction, to be served against the insured by virtue of the indemnity granted under this insurance policy or bond filed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:16-24.

§ 97-42. Certificate of compliance.

  • The Township Clerk, upon the filing of the required insurance policy or bond, shall issue a certificate, in duplicate, showing that the owner or the autocab has complied with the terms and provisions of this article.
  • The certificate shall recite the name of the insurance company, the number and date of expiration of the policy or bond, a description of the autocab insured thereunder and the registration number of the same.
  • The duplicate certificate shall be filed with the Department of Motor Vehicles before any such car is licensed as an autocab.
  • The original certificate shall be posted in a conspicuous place within the autocab.

§ 97-43. Display of badge and license.

  • Every operator, whether owner or otherwise, shall be supplied a badge containing the number of the license, which he or she shall wear in a conspicuous place upon his or her person while operating such autocab.
  • Every owner and operator shall display the owner’s license in a conspicuous place in the autocab licensed.

ARTICLE IV

Violations and Penalties

§ 97-44. Suspension or revocation of license or permit.

  • Licenses or permits issued under the provisions of this chapter may be suspended or revoked by the Township Council if the holder has:
  • Prior to suspension or revocation, the holder or permittee shall be given written notice of the proposed action to be taken and the charges against him or her, and thereupon the holder shall be given a hearing.
  • Violated any of the provisions of this chapter.
  • Discontinued operation for more than 30 days.
  • Violated any ordinances of the Township of Jackson or the laws of the United States or the State of New Jersey, the violation of which reflects unfavorably on the fitness of the holder or permittee to offer public transportation.