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"Chapter 33: Vehicles for Hire "Sec. 33-1. Purpose of chapter. "It is the purpose of this chapter to effectuate the Section 124 of the Charter of the City of Paris, Texas insofar as it pertains to the regulation by ordinance the operation of vehicles for hire on the city's streets, alleys, highways, and thoroughfares, such operation having been deemed a privilege subject to the control and disposition of the city council. "Sec. 33-2. Definitions "The following terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this section: "City means the City of Paris, Texas. "City Council shall mean the governing body of the City of Paris, Texas. "License shall mean a license granted by the City Council by ordinance granting an owner or operator of a Vehicle for Hire to operate within the City. "Person means an individual, corporation, agency, trust, partnership, business entity, or two or more persons having joint or common economic interest. "Vehicle means a device that can be used to transport persons or property on a public street within the corporate limits of the City. "Vehicle for Hire means every vehicle that is chauffeured that transports passengers over City Streets for a fare or compensation. The term Vehicle for Hire shall not include: (1) Vehicles operated by a transportation authority or a transit authority in accordance with state or federal law; (2) Vehicles being used as ambulances; (3) Vehicles rented or leased for self -operation by the person who drives the Vehicle, unless such a Vehicle is transporting persons for compensation; or (4) Any bus or shuttle service operated or subsidized by a governmental body, or non- profit corporation for the purpose of providing public transportation or providing rides to elderly or disabled clients. "Sec. 33-3. Violations. "The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter constitutes a misdemeanor and 2