Horse-drawn carriage maintenance.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-1-41
in effectSec. 6-1-41. - Horse-drawn carriage maintenance.
A. Every horse-drawn carriage for hire operated in the city shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and in such condition of repair as may be reasonably necessary to provide for the safety of the public and for continuation in satisfactory operation.
B. It is the joint responsibility of the certificate holder and of the driver to maintain the appearance and safety of the horse-drawn carriage for hire and equipment and failure to comply may result in the suspension or revocation of the certificate for public convenience and necessity and/or of the driver's permit.
C. All carriages are subject to an annual inspection by the permits/license inspector for safe mechanical conditions, with all safety equipment remaining intact and operative.
D. Any carriage involved in an accident is required to be inspected by the permits/license inspector before going back into service.
Driver shall be held to include every person in actual charge of the operation of a horse-drawn carriage.
LICENSING AND CARE OF ANIMALS
(Code 1985, § 39-140; 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_CH6-1HOAWCA_S6-1-41HOAWCAMAFetched: 10/28/2026