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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 20.90.02.06" title_num="20" subtitle_num="90" chapter_num="02" heading="Requirement of Permit.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A taxicab may not be operated until a permit has been obtained from the Public Service Commission for the authorized jurisdiction in accordance with Public Utilities Article, §10-202, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Permits may not be transferred without the consent of the Public Service Commission.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A charge will not be made for the issuance of any permit.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>When the taxicab is on duty, the holder of a permit is required to operate the taxicab the permit identifies in such manner as to render maximum service to the public, in conformity with Commission regulations. A taxicab may not be kept idle while there is a demand for service.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The holder of a taxicab permit that has not recorded a minimum of 12,000 miles of operation per calendar year may be required to show good cause for the apparent lack of usage, or be subject to revocation of the permit.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>A permit holder shall notify the Public Service Commission within 72 hours of any change of address.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>