Out-of-state taxi and limousine drivers; qualifications.

Out-of-state taxi and limousine drivers shall meet the requirements of their home state for driving a taxi or limousine and meet the qualification requirements as defined in § 2763 of this title before operating a taxi or limousine upon the highways of this State. (1) An out-of-state taxi or limousine driver shall: a. Upon first employment, and thereafter annually, provide to the driver’s employer a current copy of the driver’s home state driving record; b. Upon first employment, and upon re-employment following separation, provide to the driver’s employer a current copy of the driver’s criminal history background check; and c. Inform the driver’s employer any time the driver’s driver license is suspended or revoked. (2) The employer of an out-of-state taxi or limousine driver shall: a. Maintain on file a current copy of the driver’s driving records; b. Annually update and review the driver’s driving records using the same qualification criteria as found in § 2763 of this title; and c. Maintain on file a current copy of the driver’s criminal history background check. (3) An employer of an out-of-state taxi or limousine driver shall not knowingly permit a driver to operate a taxi or limousine upon the highways of this State when the employer is aware of any disqualifying crimes or motor vehicle violations as defined in § 2763 of this title.