Arizona Revised Statutes Title 28. Transportation § 28-9521. Unlawful use of vehicle for hire; violation; classification

A. When any vehicle for hire specified in this chapter is in commercial use and a valid permit has not been procured by the vehicle for hire company, the department, after giving notice of the permit requirements to the vehicle for hire company, shall prohibit the further commercial use of the vehicle until the proper permit has been issued.

B. The owner of any business who has not applied for and has not been issued a permit by the department for the right to do business involving the use of a vehicle for hire and who is found offering vehicle for hire services to a consumer is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.

C. If a vehicle for hire is used contrary to any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, the department, in addition to any other penalty imposed by this chapter, shall suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the permit of the vehicle for hire company.