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TAXICABS – UNLICENSED OPERATORS CAN BE FINED, GET PHONES DISCONNECTED

SB 1519, Government Code 53075.7 et seq.

Existing law requires cities or counties to license and regulate taxicabs.

This new law allows cities and counties to disconnect the telephone service of taxicab operators that fail to get a proper license. This law also authorizes lcoal government agencies to investigate complaints against taxicabs, requires taxicabs to include their licence number on all advertisements, and authorizes local agencies to fine taxicab operators up to $5,000 for operating without a license.

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For more information:
County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs
B-96 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple Street * Los Angeles, CA 90012-2706
Telephone (800) 593-8222 (within the County) * (213) 974-1452
Web site: dca.lacounty.gov