GA SB460

Counties and municipalities with valid taxicab certificate of public necessity and convenience or medallion ordinances as of July 1, 2014, may continue enforcing them, and operating a taxicab without the required certificate or medallion in those jurisdictions is a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature with fines up to $5,000.00

Taxicab operators must hold a for-hire license endorsement or private background check certification, display a photo identification card (updated annually) visible to passengers, and maintain insurance from a licensed company; counties and municipalities are prohibited from imposing additional licensing or background check requirements

Local governments may not impose vehicle age limits of seven years or less (measured from year of manufacture) on taxis, limousines, or transportation referral services, though they may inspect and approve older vehicles for a fee of no more than $20.00

Adds a definition of "soft taximeter" (a touchscreen wireless device used as a taximeter) and prohibits local governments from rejecting or prohibiting their use; also makes failure of a taxi service to register with the Department of Public Safety a misdemeanor

Prohibits impersonating a taxi or limousine operator (fine up to $5,000.00), operating a non-taxi/limousine vehicle with a distinctive taxi or limousine license plate, and retaining such plates after a vehicle is no longer in service — all classified as misdemeanors of a high and aggravated nature