1014.1 A licensed operator of a public vehicle for hire may submit an application to renew the license to operate a public vehicle for hire forty-five (45) days before the expiration of the license.

1014.2 The renewal application shall be made on a form provided by the Chairperson. The form shall provide a list of documentation required by the Commission including, but not limited to, fingerprint/criminal background check application, character references, medical examination form, and residency and citizenship verification documents.

1014.3 If an applicant fails to submit an application to renew the license to operate a public vehicle for hire:

(a) Within one (1) to fifteen (15) days after the expiration date of the license, the person shall pay a late penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25);

(b) Within sixteen (16) to thirty (30) days following the expiration date of the license, the person shall pay a late penalty of fifty dollars ($50); and

(c) Within thirty-one (31) to forty-five (45) days after the expiration date of the license, the person shall pay a late penalty of one hundred dollars ($100).

1014.4 If an applicant fails to submit an application to renew the license to operate a public vehicle for hire within forty-five (45) days after the expiration date of the license, the person shall pay a late penalty of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) and shall be required to take and successfully complete the operator training course before being eligible for license renewal.

1014.5 If a person fails to submit an application to renew the license to operate a public vehicle for hire within one (1) year after the expiration date of the license, the person shall be required to apply for a new license to operate a public vehicle for hire pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 30 DCR 3909 (August 5, 1983); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 3158, 3169 (April 20, 2012).