POWERS OF DIRECTOR—REGULATIONS

Memphis Code of Ordinances tit. 6, ch. 6-32, art. 2

in effect

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-32-2 Rules and regulations of the director of police services relative to horse-drawn carriages.

Sec. 6-32-2. - Rules and regulations of the director of police services relative to horse-drawn carriages. The director of police services is authorized and directed to make and enforce such additional rules and regulations, not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, as the director may deem proper to regulate the operation of horse-drawn carriages for hire under a certificate issued pursuant to this chapter, provided that no regulation shall be made or enforced in conflict with this chapter or any other city ordinance. (Code 1985, § 39-102; Ord. No. 4227, § 1, 11-2-1993)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-32-3 City treasurer—Powers; appeal of decisions.

Sec. 6-32-3. - City treasurer—Powers; appeal of decisions. A. The city treasurer is vested with full and complete authority to issue, alter, deny, suspend or revoke certificates of public convenience and necessity and permits for drivers, as herein provided, and is further vested with the full and complete authority, duty and responsibility to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter. The city treasurer may designate an officer to render rulings or take all other actions herein granted to the city treasurer, as indicated by the city treasurer. B. The city treasurer or the city treasurer's designee shall conduct hearings on those matters requiring same. Decisions of the designee may be appealed by the applicant, the certificate holder, or driver within ten days after the decision affecting the person, by filing a written appeal with the city treasurer. The city treasurer may rule after a review of the record or may set a hearing as soon as practicable. Ten days' notice of a public hearing stating the time and place of the public hearing and the express terms or an informative summary of the subject matter of the public hearing provided for herein shall be given by publication in some newspaper published in the city, the cost thereof to be paid by the applicant or certificate holder. C. An applicant, driver or certificate holder aggrieved by any final order or determination of the city treasurer in regard to the issuance, denial, suspension or revocation of that person's certificate or permit under this chapter may, within ten days after such denial, file with the comptroller a petition for review of the action of the city treasurer in denying the application, and it shall then be the duty of the city council to hold a public hearing and either grant or deny the application. In all such cases any interested party or holder of a certificate of necessity and convenience shall have a right to be heard; provided, further, that, in any such appeal to the city council, the decision of the city treasurer shall be prima facie correct. (Code 1985, § 39-103; Ord. No. 4227, § 1, 11-2-1993; Ord. No. 4352, § 11, 8-15-1995)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-32-4 Duty of vehicle for hire inspectors to enforce chapter.

Sec. 6-32-4. - Duty of vehicle for hire inspectors to enforce chapter. The director of police services and/or his or her designees of the city are authorized and are instructed to monitor the conduct of holders of certificates of a public convenience and necessity and drivers operating under this chapter. Upon discovering a violation of the provisions of this chapter, the designees shall take appropriate action. Any vehicle for hire may be inspected at the discretion of the director of police services and/or his or her designee at any time or location. Vehicles may be inspected for cosmetics, safety requirements, and are to include permits and license required to be held by the driver or any other inspection deemed necessary by the director of police services and/or his or her designee. (Code 1985, § 39-104; Ord. No. 4227, § 1, 11-2-1993)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-32-5 Certificate required; exceptions.

Sec. 6-32-5. - Certificate required; exceptions. A. No person shall operate or permit a horse-drawn carriage owned or controlled by him or her to be operated as a passenger vehicle for hire upon the streets of the city without first having obtained a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the director of police services. B. This section shall not apply to passenger vehicles for hire operated under the jurisdiction of the public service commission of the state, or otherwise exempted. C. No more than 50 carriages may be permitted to operate upon the streets of Memphis and the permit office shall accept no applications for additional carriages once this maximum has been permitted. Other pending applications shall be dismissed upon the issuance of the 50th permit. Should the number of permitted carriages drop below the maximum allowed, applications will be considered in the order in which they are filed at the permit office. (Code 1985, § 39-105; Ord. No. 4227, § 1, 11-2-1993; Ord. No. 4941, 5-7-2002)

Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT6BULIRE_CH6-32HOAWCA_ART2PODIEGFetched: 10/28/2026