§ 70-682. Issuance of bicycle registration permit.

(a)

The police department, upon receiving proper application therefor, is authorized to issue a voluntary bicycle registration permit, which shall be effective until transfer of ownership.

(b)

No permit shall be issued unless such bicycle has been inspected by the police department and found to be in safe mechanical condition and equipped as provided in this article.

(c)

The police department shall not issue a permit for any bicycle when it knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such bicycle.

(d)

The police department shall keep a record of the number of each permit, the date issued, the name and address of the person to whom issued, and the number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued.

(e)

The police department, upon issuing a bicycle permit, shall also issue a permit plate or tag. The tag or plate shall be furnished to the applicant without charge.

(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 34.170; Ord. No. 41525, 10-20-72; Ord. No. 56381, 8-16-84)