D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 31, r. 31-610

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 31-610 - NOTICE OF PASSENGER RIGHTS

610.1

There shall be displayed in a conspicuous location in each taxicab in clear view of the passenger a notice in a form created by Office which contains the following information:

(a) A statement that a taxicab must accept credit cards through the approved taximeter system;

(b) A statement that a taxicab shall not operate without a functioning taximeter system;

(c) A statement that failure to accept a credit card is in violation of the law and is punishable by a fine; and

(d) Information required for passengers to submit an alleged violation or complaint, including the Commission's telephone number and website address.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 31, r. 31-610

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 7007 (May 17, 2013); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 338 (1/8/2016)

Authority: Sections 8(b)(1) (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (I), (J), 14, and 20 of the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission Establishment Act of 1985 ("Establishment" Act), effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-97; D.C. Official Code §§50-307(b)(1) (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (I), (J) and 50-319 (2009 Repl.), and D.C. Official Code §50-313 (2009 Repl. & 2012 Supp.)); D.C. Official Code § 47-2829(b), (d), (e), (e-1), and (i) (2012 Supp.); Section 12 of the 1919 District of Columbia Taxicab Act, approved July 11, 1919 (41 Stat. 104; D.C. Official Code § 50-371 (2009 Repl.)); and Section 6052 of the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission Fund Amendment Act of 2012 (Commission Fund Amendment Act), effective September 20, 2012 (D.C. Law 19-168; D.C. Official Code §50-320(a) (2012 Supp.)).