Spaces designated by the Director of Transportation as taxicab stands in front of hotels and other places may not be for the exclusive use of the person, firm, or corporation given the permit, but shall be open to any person operating a taxicab, who has equal rights to enter these spaces and secure or solicit patrons. Any person interfering with any taxicab operator in entering or standing in these places is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a penalty of not more than $100 for each violation. City Code, 1976/83, art. 31, §82 Ord. 75-896 Ord. 15-435