REFUND POLICY & GROUNDS FOR DENIAL
TAXICAB DRIVER PERMIT RENEWAL
NOTICE TO APPLICANT: The application fee for this renewal is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Once paid, the application fee
is not refundable. The following circumstances are no exception:
If you are denied a renewed taxicab driver permit;
If you withdraw your application; or
If you fail to complete the permit process.
Please read the Grounds for Denial and sign this acknowledgement before you complete the application.
Complete language of Grounds for Denial can be found in Santa Barbara Municipal Code, §5.29.190.
GROUNDS FOR DENIAL (condensed):
1. Less than 6 months of driving experience in the United States.
2. No valid California driver’s license.
3. Under 21 years of age (except with proof of a valid Class B California driver’s license).
4. Required registration as a sex offender pursuant to Section 290 of the California Penal Code, or required
registration in another state or country as a sex offender comparable to §290 PC.
5. A conviction of, or release from confinement for a conviction of, a crime involving moral turpitude, narcotics or
dangerous drugs within the past 3 years.
6. A conviction of reckless driving within 2 years preceding application for permit or renewal.
7. A conviction of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 2 or more times within 7 years
immediately preceding an application for a permit or renewal.
8. 3 or more public intoxication convictions in the 2 years immediately preceding an application for a permit or renewal.
9. For a new permit: 2 or more moving violation convictions within 1 year preceding an application; or
For a renewal: 3 moving violation convictions within 1 year, OR 4 moving violation convictions in 2 years. “Moving
violation” is defined by State Vehicle Code §12810.
10. 1 or more citations or warrants outstanding which, in the opinion of Police Department staff, may result in a
conviction of an offense that would normally result in denial or permit revocation.
11. Any conviction of a felony or misdemeanor hit and run.
12. A positive result on a state or federally-recognized controlled substances and/or alcohol tests.
13. Failure to complete the application process.
14. False statements, or incomplete or inaccurate information on the application.
Signature below confirms that the applicant has read the above information, understands the Grounds for
Denial of a permit, and understands that the application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Applicant Signature: Date:
As an applicant for a City permit within the City of Santa Barbara, I hereby authorize the release of any and all
information that you may have concerning my work records, education records, medical records, and information of a
confidential or privileged nature to the City of Santa Barbara Police Department and its agents.
I hereby release you, your organization, or others, from any liability or damage, which may result from furnishing the
information requested.
Printed (Permit Applicant’s Name) Signature (Permit Applicant) Date
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION
TO THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, POLICE DEPARTMENT
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