The chief of police may at any time revoke or suspend any certificate of operation granted pursuant to this chapter for the following reasons:

    A.    If the owner's/driver's/operator's license or insurance has been revoked or suspended;

    B.    If the owner fails to operate taxicabs in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;

    C.    If the owner discontinues or suspends operation of taxicabs for a period of forty-five days without permission first obtained;

    D.    If taxicabs are operated at a rate of fare greater than that approved by the city council.

    Any revoked or suspended permit shall be surrendered to the chief of police and the operation of all taxicabs covered by such certificates shall cease and be unlawful. (Ord. 512 § 11, 1994: prior code § 10-72)