16.40.600 LPT Service Permits Required.

City Code Section
  1. The operation of an LPT Company is a privilege and not a right. For LPT services to be provided in the City of Portland, the LPT Company shall be required to obtain a permit. The Bureau shall certify that all affiliated LPT Company Vehicles and LPT Company Drivers have met all certification and operating requirements.
  2. A.  LPT Company Permit Requirements. No person or entity shall conduct business as an LPT Company in the City of Portland without a valid, current permit issued by the City under Chapter 16.40. Failure to comply with this Subsection A. is a Class A violation subject to penalties provided in Sections 16.40.930 to 16.40.950.
  3. B.  LPT Driver Certification Requirements. No person or entity shall conduct business as an LPT Driver in the City of Portland without certification by the Director prior to being authorized to provide LPT services on behalf of an affiliated LPT Company. Drivers not meeting all required conditions will not be certified as LPT Driver and will not be allowed to operate as an LPT Driver. Failure to comply with this Subsection B. is a Class B violation subject to penalties provided in Sections 16.40.930 to 16.40.950.
  4. C.  LPT Vehicle Certification Requirements. No vehicle shall be allowed to conduct business as an LPT Vehicle in the City of Portland without certification by the Director prior to being used to provide LPT services by an affiliated LPT Company. Vehicles not meeting all required conditions will not be certified as LPT Vehicle and will not be allowed to operate as an LPT Vehicle. Failure to comply with this Subsection C. is a Class B violation subject to penalties provided in Sections 16.40.930 to 16.40.950.