Enforcement of this article.

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-44-106

in effect

Sec. 6-44-106. - Enforcement of this article. A. The MTC shall promulgate rules and regulations, consistent with applicable state and federal law, relative to the operation and use of entertainment transportation vehicles. These rules and regulations shall be promulgated to provide safe transportation and specify such safety equipment and regulatory devices as the MTC shall deem necessary. B. Enforcement of any power or authority granted the MTC under this article or any rules or regulations issued by the MTC pursuant to such authority shall be delegated by the commission to any employee of the commission staff, who may issue a citation for violations of this article, pursuant to T.C.A. § 7-63-101. C. The inspectors of the Memphis Transportation Commission are authorized and instructed to observe the conduct of holders of certificates and permits operating under this article. Upon discovering a violation of any of the provisions of this article, the inspector may either report the violation to the MTC, which will order or take appropriate action, or issue a citation as authorized under this section. D. The inspectors of the Memphis Transportation Commission shall conduct random and periodic inspections of the operations of holders of certificates and permits operating under this article, to ensure compliance with the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations of the MTC. E. In addition to the enforcement authority provided to MTC inspectors in this section, officers of the Memphis Police Department shall have the authority to enforce this article in performance of their duty to protect and serve and enforce the laws of the City of Memphis and the State of Tennessee; such enforcement includes, but is not limited to the authority of the police officer to issue a summons or misdemeanor citation or effect a physical arrest for violations. A police officer, upon observing a violation of this article or of any regulation or rule established by the MTC or the MTC director pursuant to this article, may take necessary enforcement action to ensure effective regulation of entertainment transportation vehicles. (Ord. No. 5861, 4-9-2024)

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_CH6-44LISHOTVEHI_ART7ENTRVE_DIV4EQOP_S6-44-106ENARFetched: 10/28/2026