§ 280-59. Use of taximeters required.

A. 

Every vehicle for hire (classified as a taxicab) shall be operated under the taximeter system. Taximeters shall be installed and inspected in accordance with the laws of the commonwealth and rules and regulations prescribed by the Director of the Division of Standards.

B. 

Taximeters must be tested and sealed by the Department of Weights and Measure before being placed in service.

C. 

Whenever a taximeter has been damaged, or repairs that might in any way affect the accuracy of its indications have been made, or any of the official security seals have been mutilated, such device shall not thereafter be used until it has been officially examined and reapproved.