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## 5.08.050 Recordkeeping required of all sellers. | A. Premises licensed under AS 04.11 shall keep and preserve suitable records of all sales made by the seller and such other books or accounts as may be necessary to determine the amount of tax which it is obliged to collect, including records of the gross daily sales, together with invoices of purchases and sales, bill... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.702148 | 1.664063 | -0.173828 | 0.041595 |
## 5.08.060 Conditional use permit required. | Unless exempt, any use that includes the retail sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages is permitted only by a conditional use permit. The conditional use requirement applies only to the retail sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages and not to related principal or accessory uses. [Ord. 19-14 § 2, 2019; Ord. 15-32 ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.534668 | -0.970703 | 1.148438 | -0.320068 |
## 5.08.070 Licensee responsible for employees’ actions on premises. | A. A licensee may neither knowingly allow agents or employees to violate this chapter or AS Title 4 or regulations adopted thereunder, or to recklessly or with criminal or civil negligence fail to act in accordance with the duties prescribed under AS 04.21.030 with the result that an agent or employee of the licensee v... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.660156 | 0.435547 | 0.473877 | 0.391846 |
## 5.08.080 Hours and days of operation. | A. A person may not sell, offer for sale, give, furnish, or deliver an alcoholic beverage on premises licensed under AS 04.09.210 between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m.
B. A person may not consume an alcoholic beverage on premises licensed under AS 04.09.210 between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 11:00 a.m.
C. A... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.410889 | -1.09375 | 1.59375 | 0.373047 |
## 5.08.090 Obligation to enforce restrictions within licensed premises. | A licensee, their agent or employee may not permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages by any person within the licensed premises unless it is permitted by the license. [Ord. 19-14 § 2, 2019; Ord. 15-32 § 2.] | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.640137 | -1.616211 | 1.488281 | 0.130371 |
## 5.08.100 Alcohol server training course requirement. | A. A licensee, their agent or employees may not sell or dispense alcoholic beverages to the public prior to the successful completion of a liquor server awareness training program approved by the Board.
B. Licensees, their agents and employees who sell or dispense alcoholic beverages must be able to show proof of comp... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.620117 | -0.609375 | 1.692383 | 0.49585 |
## 5.08.110 Operation of licensed premises. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the operations procedures set forth in subsection B of this section shall apply to all persons seeking the issuance, renewal or transfer of any license issued by the Board by virtue of AS Title 4 and other applicable provisions of law allowing the sale or service of alco... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.800781 | 1.029297 | 2.123047 | 1.636719 |
## 5.08.120 Licensee restrictions on purchase and sale of alcoholic beverages. | A. A person licensed under AS 04.11.090 (Beverage dispensary license), 04.11.100 (restaurant or eating place), 04.11.110 (Club license), or 04.11.150 (package store) may not purchase, sell, or offer for sale an alcoholic
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026.
beverage u... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.054993 | 0.335938 | 1.124023 | 0.096069 |
## 5.08.130 Purchase and sales restriction on distilled spirits. | A licensee, an agent, or employee may not permit a person to purchase more than three (3) containers/bottles of distilled spirits in one (1) day. A licensee shall maintain a “sell to” list of customers purchasing hard spirits. [Ord. 19-14 § 2, 2019.] | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.00391 | -1.624023 | 2.603516 | -0.064148 |
## 5.08.140 Sale to intoxicated persons. | A. A licensee, their agent or employee may not knowingly or negligently:
1. Sell, give or barter alcoholic beverages to an intoxicated person;
2. Allow another person to sell, give or barter an alcoholic beverage to an intoxicated person within the licensed premises;
3. Allow an intoxicated person to enter and remai... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.584961 | -1.261719 | 1.981445 | 1.18457 |
## 5.08.150 Eviction of patrons. | The licensee and employees of the licensee are expressly permitted to evict any person suspected of being under the age of twenty-one (21) or intoxicated and failure of such person to leave after oral request is unlawful and an offense on the part of that person. [Ord. 19-14 § 2, 2019; Ord. 15-32 § 2. Formerly 5.08.140... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.400391 | -0.964355 | 3.884766 | 0.757324 |
### 5.08.160 Public possession or consumption of intoxicating liquor. | A. No person may consume an intoxicating liquor in or upon a public place.
B. No person may possess an intoxicating liquor in an open container in or upon a public place.
C. Open containers are permitted on private residential property, with the consent of the owner or legal occupant of the property. [Ord. 19-14 § 2,... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.385742 | -1.568359 | 1.714844 | 0.738281 |
### 5.08.170 Transportation of alcohol. | The transportation of alcoholic beverages by common carrier or commercial carrier within the city of Bethel to a residential home or nonlicensed alcohol distribution facility is strictly prohibited except as expressly authorized by AS Title 4. [Ord. 19-14 § 2, 2019; Ord. 15-32 § 2. Formerly 5.08.160.] | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.032745 | -0.769043 | 1.016602 | 0.355469 |
### 5.08.180 Inspection of premises. | A. The premises of licensees authorized to sell or distribute intoxicating liquor shall be easily accessible for inspection by police officers during all regular hours of the transaction of business upon the premises, and at any other time with reasonable notice by the officer.
B. The police department may inspect any... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 2.001953 | 0.483887 | 1.131836 | 1.584961 |
## 5.08.190 Access for enforcement. | A. The public entrance of licensed alcoholic beverage establishments shall be open and unlocked before and after the closing hour of such establishment if there are any patrons in the establishment.
B. Licensees of licensed alcoholic beverage establishments, their employees and all patrons in such establishments shall... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.883301 | -0.545898 | 0.519531 | 0.506348 |
## 5.08.200 Alcohol offenses. | A. Violation of any section of this chapter shall be an infraction.
B. The Bethel police department shall have the authority to write and serve citations for violations of the provisions of any portion of this chapter. [Ord. 19-14 § 2, 2019; Ord. 15-32 § 2. Formerly 5.08.190.] | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.647949 | -0.720703 | 0.005184 | -0.256836 |
## 5.08.205 Adoption of state law.$^{1}$ | A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the provisions of Title 4 of the Alaska Statutes, including but not limited to AS 04.16.049 through 04.16.050, shall apply and are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
B. Upon citation under this section, court appearance is mandatory.
$^{1}$ Editor’s note... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.0625 | 0.536621 | -1.150391 | -0.942383 |
## 5.08.210 Penalties. | <table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Offense</th>
<th>BMC Section</th>
<th>Mandatory Court Appearance</th>
<th>Penalty Amount</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Premises open during nonpermissible hours</td>
<td>5.08.080(A), (B)</td>
<td>No</td>
<td>$300</td>
... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.102539 | 0.182129 | 0.288574 | 0.41333 |
## 5.10.010 Definitions. | A. “Board” means the Alaska Marijuana Control Board.
B. “Consumer” has the meaning given in 3 AAC 306.990.
C. “Consumption” means the act of ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing marijuana into the human body.
D. “Intoxicated person” means a person whose physical or mental conduct is substantially impaired a... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.508789 | 1.1875 | 1.453125 | 0.939453 |
## 5.10.020 Procedure for administrative review of license applications. | A. Upon receipt of notice from the Board of an application for the issuance, renewal, transfer of location or transfer to another person of a marijuana license for a license location in the city, the clerk shall as soon as practicable distribute copies of the notice to the city manager, the city council and the city at... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.079102 | 0.893555 | 0.634766 | 0.881836 |
## 5.10.030 City council review of license. | The city council shall determine whether to protest, recommend with conditions, or take no action on the issuance, renewal or transfer of a marijuana license application and shall consider the following factors it believes are pertinent. Such factors shall include, but not be limited to:
A. City records indicating whe... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.823242 | 1.189453 | 1.051758 | 1.055664 |
## 5.10.040 Council action on marijuana license applications. | A. If a city council member wishes to protest the application, a resolution shall be prepared and introduced at the next regularly scheduled council meeting or earlier if necessary to meet the requirements of 3 AAC 306.060.
B. At least seven (7) calendar days prior to the council meeting, the city clerk shall provide ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.019684 | -0.137573 | 0.374023 | 0.403809 |
## 5.10.050 Recordkeeping required of all sellers. | A. Premises licensed under this chapter shall keep and preserve suitable records of all sales made by the seller and such other books or accounts as may be necessary to determine the amount of tax which it is obliged to collect, including records of the gross daily sales, together with invoices of purchases and sales, ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.902344 | 1.696289 | 0.225586 | 0.177856 |
## 5.10.060 License restrictions. | The city of Bethel adopts 3 AAC 306.010(a) and (b), as it currently reads and as it may later be amended. [Ord. 16-18 § 2.] | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.149414 | -0.136719 | -1.102539 | -1.21582 |
## 5.10.070 Conditional use permit required. | All marijuana establishments including but not limited to cultivation, manufacturing, testing, dispensing, and retail are permitted only by a conditional use permit.
A. Operations Plan. As part of the conditional use permit application, all marijuana establishments shall submit an operations plan:
The Bethel Municipa... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.380127 | 0.856934 | 1.519531 | 1.166016 |
## 5.10.080 Licensee responsible for employees’ actions on premises. | A. A licensee may not knowingly or negligently allow its agents or employees to violate any provision of Alaska law or the Bethel Municipal Code and may not recklessly or with criminal or civil negligence fail to act in accordance with the duties prescribed under either with the result that if an agent or employee of t... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.366943 | 0.277344 | 0.445313 | 0.365234 |
## 5.10.090 Hours and days of operation. | A. Premises licensed for the sales, service and consumption of marijuana shall be closed between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m., seven (7) days per week.
B. A person may not sell, offer for sale, give, furnish, deliver or consume marijuana on premises licensed under this chapter during the hours of closure set ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.575684 | -1.380859 | 2.195313 | 0.952148 |
### 5.10.100 Obligation to enforce restrictions within licensed premises. | A licensee, their agent or employee may not permit the consumption of marijuana by any person within the licensed premises unless it is permitted by the license. [Ord. 16-18 § 2.] | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.844727 | -1.469727 | 2.199219 | 0.354248 |
### 5.10.110 Marijuana handler permit. | A. A marijuana establishment and each licensee, employee, or agent of the marijuana establishment who sells, cultivates, manufactures, tests, or transports marijuana or a marijuana product, or who checks the identification of a consumer or visitor, must obtain a marijuana handler permit from the board before being lice... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.567383 | 0.204712 | 2.238281 | 1.289063 |
### 5.10.120 Operation of licensed premises. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the operations procedures set forth in subsection B of this section shall apply to all marijuana establishments within the city of Bethel which sell or serve marijuana or marijuana products for consumption on the premises.
B. Marijuana establishments operating within th... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.87207 | 0.896484 | 2.365234 | 2.035156 |
## 5.10.130 Sale to intoxicated persons. | A. A licensee, their agent or employee may not knowingly or negligently:
1. Sell, give or barter marijuana to an intoxicated person;
2. Allow another person to sell, give or barter marijuana to an intoxicated person within the licensed premises;
3. Allow an intoxicated person to enter and remain within the licensed ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.729492 | -1.239258 | 2.369141 | 1.524414 |
## 5.10.140 Eviction of patrons. | The licensee and employees of the licensee are expressly permitted to evict any person suspected of being under the age of twenty-one (21) or intoxicated and failure of such person to leave after oral request is unlawful and an offense on the part of that person. [Ord. 16-18 § 2.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.285156 | -1.1875 | 4.109375 | 0.800781 |
## 5.10.150 Public consumption. | A. It shall be unlawful to consume marijuana on the public streets, sidewalks, alleys, parks or other public places throughout the city.
B. It shall be unlawful to consume marijuana in a vehicle.
C. Marijuana is permitted on private residential property, with the consent of the owner or legal occupant of the property... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.111328 | -1.623047 | 1.799805 | 0.673828 |
## 5.10.160 Transportation of marijuana. | A. Pursuant to 3 AAC 306.310(a)(5), a licensed, retail marijuana store may only sell marijuana or marijuana product to a consumer who is physically present on the licensed premises.
B. The transportation of marijuana by common carrier or commercial carrier within the city of Bethel to a residential home or nonlicensed... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.345215 | -0.326904 | 2.404297 | 1.15918 |
## 5.10.170 Inspection of premises. | A. A marijuana establishment or an applicant for a marijuana establishment shall, upon request, make the licensed premises or the proposed licensed premises, including any place for storage, available for inspection by the city, an employee or agent of the city, or an officer charged with the enforcement of this chapte... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 2.111328 | 0.678711 | 1.347656 | 1.614258 |
## 5.10.180 Access for enforcement. | A. The public entrance of licensed marijuana establishments shall be open and unlocked before and after the closing hour of such establishment if there are any patrons in the establishment.
B. A marijuana establishment, and any licensee or employee, or agent in charge, shall cooperate with the city to enforce the laws... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.174805 | -0.685059 | 0.919434 | 0.940918 |
## 5.10.190 Advertising. | A. Outdoor Advertising Generally Prohibited. Except as otherwise provided in the state rule, 3 AAC 306.360, it shall be unlawful for any retail marijuana establishment to engage in advertising that is visible to members of the public from any street, sidewalk, park, or other public place, including advertising utilizin... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.46875 | -0.425293 | 0.807129 | 0.59082 |
## 5.10.200 Water supply – Limited liability. | The city does not guarantee delivery of water on a specified day or time. The city shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature whatsoever caused by any delay or failure to deliver water to an establishment regardless of delivery schedules and anticipated requests. Customers are encouraged to have a back-up... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.095703 | -1.257813 | -0.004276 | -0.509766 |
## 5.10.210 Violations. | A. Violation of any section of this chapter shall be an infraction.
B. The Bethel police department shall have the authority to write and serve citations for violations of the provisions of any portion of this chapter. [Ord. 16-18 § 2.] | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.496826 | -0.850098 | -0.644531 | -0.702148 |
## 5.10.220 Disclaimer. | This chapter does not supersede applicable federal law. [Ord. 16-18 § 2.] | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.456055 | -0.797363 | -1.521484 | -1.49707 |
## 5.10.230 Penalties. | <table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Offense</th>
<th>BMC Section</th>
<th>Mandatory Court Appearance</th>
<th>Penalty Amount</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Failure to keep adequate records</td>
<td>5.10.050</td>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>$500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.395508 | 0.431885 | 0.290283 | 0.769043 |
### 5.20.010 Definitions. | When used in this chapter or Chapters 5.30 through 5.50 BMC, unless the context requires otherwise:
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026.
A. “Bus” means a regulated vehicle designated by its manufacturer as a bus used to transport passengers for hire and having a capac... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.105469 | 1.329102 | -0.687988 | -0.57959 |
## 5.20.020 Bethel public safety and transportation commission authority. | The Bethel public safety and transportation commission established in accordance with Chapter 2.60 BMC shall have the authority to regulate all regulated vehicles, chauffeur, and dispatch services in accordance with this chapter and Chapters 5.30 through 5.50 BMC. [Ord. 21-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 01-02 § 3.] | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.501953 | 0.262451 | -0.74707 | -0.634277 |
## 5.20.030 Enforcement authority. | The transportation inspector shall have all powers required to enforce the provisions of this chapter and Chapters 5.30 through 5.50 BMC, unless otherwise provided. [Ord. 21-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 01-02 § 3. Formerly 5.20.090.] | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.429932 | -0.296143 | -0.880371 | -0.918945 |
## 5.20.040 Powers and duties of transportation inspector. | In addition to the other duties and powers granted by this chapter and Chapters 5.30 through 5.50 BMC, the transportation inspector shall:
A. Keep records relating to permittees, regulated vehicles, chauffeurs, and dispatch services regulated under this chapter and Chapters 5.30 through 5.50;
B. Investigate vehicles,... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.234375 | 0.689941 | 0.38208 | 1.767578 |
## 5.20.050 Regulated vehicle rates for service. | A. No unregulated motorized vehicle may be offered for hire to transport passengers in Bethel.
B. All rates shall be nondiscriminatory, just and reasonable.
C. A statement of actual taxicab rates charged by a taxicab, other than flat or group rates established by contractual agreement between dispatch service compani... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.090271 | -0.028549 | -0.407471 | -0.436768 |
## 5.20.060 Complaints against chauffeurs of regulated vehicles or against the condition of a regulated vehicle. | A. The transportation inspector shall accept and report to the commission complaints against a chauffeur of a regulated vehicle or against the condition of a regulated vehicle. A complainant’s identification will not be kept confidential unless the complaint is otherwise made confidential by law. Absent additional evid... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.762207 | 0.179932 | -0.355957 | 0.196777 |
## 5.20.070 Vehicle operations and inspections. | A. All regulated vehicles shall be inspected by a designated inspection station and the approved inspection form presented to the transportation inspector before a permit will be issued. At least twice a year thereafter, all regulated vehicles shall be inspected. No regulated vehicle may be operated until it has been i... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.193359 | 0.544434 | 1.484375 | 0.892578 |
## 5.20.080 Drug and alcohol testing. | The transportation inspector shall deny or immediately revoke a chauffeur’s license following any such chauffeur failing or failing to submit to a chauffeur application drug screening test, a random drug or alcohol test, a reasonable cause drug or alcohol test, a post-accident drug or alcohol test, or a post-citation d... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.529785 | 0.303467 | 1.666992 | 1.811523 |
## 5.20.090 Appeals. | A. If the transportation inspector determines that an application for a license or permit does not meet the requirements of this chapter or Chapters 5.30 through 5.50 BMC, the transportation inspector shall deny the application. The transportation inspector shall issue a written decision to the applicant which shall st... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.587891 | 1.072266 | -0.042236 | 0.658203 |
## 5.20.100 Hearings of the commission. | Hearings of the commission shall be conducted in accordance with provisions of the Alaska Administrative Procedure Act governing the conduct of administrative hearings by hearing officers. [Ord. 21-21 § 2, 2021.] | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.693359 | -0.416016 | -1.313477 | -1.272461 |
## 5.20.110 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license or permit. | A. The transportation inspector shall have the power to suspend or revoke a chauffeur’s license.
1. The transportation inspector shall immediately suspend or revoke a chauffeur’s license if a chauffeur is convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of an offense set forth in BMC 5.40.030;
2. The transportation ins... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.523438 | 1.504883 | 0.898438 | 2.037109 |
## 5.20.120 Penalties and remedies. | A. A person who violates a provision of this chapter or Chapters 5.30 through 5.50 BMC or a regulation promulgated thereunder may be guilty of an infraction and may be issued a citation.
B. In accordance with AS 29.25.070(a), citations for the following offenses may be disposed of as provided in AS 12.25.195 through 1... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.319336 | 1.388672 | 0.615723 | 0.881348 |
## 5.20.130 Renewal of license or permit. | A. A permit or license issued in accordance with this chapter or Chapters 5.30 through 5.50 BMC shall be valid for two (2) calendar years and shall expire automatically on the date of original issue.
B. An application to renew a permit or license shall be made to the transportation inspector, at the time set for submi... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.297363 | -0.173584 | 0.430176 | -0.317139 |
## 5.20.140 Duty to maintain current application. | A. A permittee or licensee is under a continuing obligation to keep the information on their application current. Failure to do so shall be a violation of this chapter and Chapters 5.30 through 5.50 BMC. A permittee or licensee shall give written notice to the transportation inspector of any change to be made on their ... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.407715 | -0.160645 | 0.058319 | 0.649902 |
## 5.20.150 Submission, review and certification of applications. | A. An application for an original or renewal permit or license required by this chapter or Chapters 5.30 through 5.50 BMC shall be submitted to the transportation inspector.
B. The transportation inspector shall review the application to assure it complies with the requirements of this chapter and Chapters 5.30 throug... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.089844 | 0.024826 | -0.355957 | -0.612305 |
## 5.20.160 Fees. | The following fees shall be payable to the city:
A. Two hundred dollars ($200) monthly shall be paid to the transportation inspector for the issuance or renewal of a bus, limousine, river taxi, dispatch service, or taxicab permit no later than the tenth (10th) of each month.
B. Two hundred fifty dollars ($250) shall ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.555664 | 0.306396 | -0.654785 | -0.445313 |
## 5.20.170 Safety belts, child safety restraints, and vehicle air bags. | Every regulated vehicle shall comply with the provisions of AS 28.05.095 regarding safety belts and child safety restraints. Additionally, no operator of a regulated vehicle shall allow a child under twelve (12) years of age to ride in the front seat of the vehicle if it has a passenger air bag. [Ord. 21-21 § 2, 2021; ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.522461 | -1.088867 | 3.041016 | 0.537109 |
## TAXICAB, RIVER TAXI, LIMOUSINE AND BUS PERMITS | Sections:
- 5.30.010 Taxicab permit required.
- 5.30.020 River taxi permit required.
- 5.30.030 Bus permit required.
- 5.30.035 Limousine permit required.
- 5.30.040 Application for permits.
- 5.30.050 Issuance of new nontransferable taxicab permits.
- 5.30.055 Taxicabs – Renewal of existing permits.
- 5.30.060 Taxica... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.070496 | -0.439697 | -0.092346 | -0.196899 |
## 5.30.010 Taxicab permit required. | A. No person may provide taxicab service in the city unless that person:
1. Is a permittee in possession of a valid taxicab permit issued to them, and is in compliance with Chapters 5.20 through 5.50 BMC; or
2. Has entered into an agreement with a permittee as a lease operator which allows that person to provide taxi... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.335938 | 1.551758 | 0.575195 | 1.103516 |
## 5.30.020 River taxi permit required. | A. No person may provide river taxi service within the city without a river taxi permit. A river taxi permit, or any interest in a river taxi permit issued pursuant to this section, shall not be transferable through sale, lease, rental,
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.079102 | 0.787109 | 0.299805 | 0.325439 |
## 5.30.030 Bus permit required. | A. A person may provide bus service within the city with a bus permit. A permit, or any interest in a permit issued pursuant to this section, shall not be transferable through sale, lease, rental, power of attorney, or any other manner of conveyance, and shall become void and revert to the commission if it is revoked o... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.474609 | 0.153564 | -0.308105 | -0.046814 |
## 5.30.035 Limousine permit required. | A. A person may provide limousine service in the city if that person:
1. Is a permittee in possession of a valid limousine permit issued to them, and is in compliance with Chapters 5.20 through 5.50 BMC;
2. Operates a limousine;
3. Utilizes currently licensed chauffeurs who have satisfactorily completed a commission... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.550293 | 0.258057 | 0.147705 | -0.113586 |
## 5.30.040 Application for permits. | A. An application for an original or renewal taxicab, bus, limousine or river taxi permit shall be made to the transportation inspector.
B. An application for a permit shall be submitted on a form approved by the transportation inspector and shall be accompanied by:
1. The fee specified in BMC 5.20.160;
2. Proof of ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.064453 | 1.125 | 0.777832 | 0.613281 |
## 5.30.050 Issuance of new nontransferable taxicab permits. | A. The total number of outstanding taxicab permits shall be determined by the public convenience and necessity. Any person or any member of the commission may initiate commission inquiry into the public convenience and necessity for issuance of additional permits. Hearings regarding public convenience and necessity sha... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.700195 | 1.234375 | -0.524902 | 0.365967 |
## 5.30.055 Taxicabs – Renewal of existing permits. | An application for renewal of an existing taxicab permit made in accordance with BMC 5.30.040 shall be renewed only if the applicant is in compliance with all of the requirements of Chapters 5.20 through 5.50 BMC that apply to taxicabs and taxicab permittees. A permit that is not renewed shall become void and revert to... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.865234 | 0.324219 | -0.54834 | -0.743164 |
## 5.30.060 Taxicabs – Transfer of existing permit. | A. A person may transfer an interest (whether financial or proprietary in nature, a security interest, or some other form of interest) in a taxicab permit originally issued prior to December 31, 2000, or any interest in the corporation, joint venture, association, partnership, or other group or entity which owns an int... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.768066 | 1.673828 | -0.366211 | 0.128662 |
## 5.30.065 Posting of taxicab permit. | The permit for each taxicab, river taxi, limousine or bus shall be posted in the interior of the taxicab, river taxi, limousine or bus in the manner designated by the transportation inspector. No person may operate a taxicab, river taxi, limousine or bus unless the permit is so posted. [Ord. 15-21 § 2; Ord. 02-01 § 4.] | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.073425 | -1.586914 | -0.295654 | -0.379395 |
## 5.30.070 Taxicabs – Number of vehicles operated per permit. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, only one (1) vehicle, which shall be designated on the taxicab permit application, may be operated pursuant to that permit.
B. Upon application to the transportation inspector, payment of the appropriate fee, and a demonstration of need, the transportation inspector may... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.754395 | 0.077209 | 0.168091 | -0.111816 |
## 5.30.080 Taxicabs – Subscription to dispatch service. | Every taxicab permittee shall subscribe to a dispatch service permitted pursuant to Chapter 5.50 BMC for the taxicab operated under their permit. No taxicab may be dispatched by more than one (1) dispatch service. Failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for immediate revocation of a permit or license. [Ord... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.051483 | -0.523926 | -0.431641 | 0.330322 |
## 5.30.090 Taxicabs – Vehicle markings. | A. Every taxicab shall display the trade name under which it operates and the vehicle number assigned to it by the transportation inspector in the area between the back bumper and the top of the trunk of the taxicab on the rear end of the taxicab with permanent contrasting letters and numbers no less than four (4) inch... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.333008 | -0.251465 | -0.122314 | -0.401611 |
## 5.30.100 Required equipment. | In addition to the mechanical equipment required in BMC 5.20.070(D), every taxicab shall have the following equipment:
A. Every taxicab shall be equipped with an operable two-way radio that receives and transmits a signal only on the frequency used by that taxicab’s dispatch service. At no time may a taxicab be equipp... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.033203 | 0.893066 | 1.511719 | 0.446289 |
## 5.30.120 Insurance required. | A. Before any permit is issued for any taxicab, river taxi, limousine or bus, the applicant shall furnish to the transportation inspector proof of insurance as evidenced by a copy of the insurance policy currently in effect, issued by an insurance company that is authorized to do business within the state.
B. The insu... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.209106 | 0.925293 | 0.788086 | 1.086914 |
## 5.30.130 Posting of insurance notice. | Proof of insurance as required by Chapters 5.20 through 5.50 BMC shall be carried in the passenger compartment of all taxicabs at all times. [Ord. 15-21 § 2; Ord. 01-02 § 3.] | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.071289 | -0.498535 | 0.341553 | -0.727539 |
## 5.30.140 Records. | A. Every taxicab, river taxi, and limousine permittee shall maintain a current and accurate daily list of the regulated vehicles operated pursuant to the permit. The daily list shall contain the following information:
1. The name, address, telephone number, chauffeur’s license number and expiration of each chauffeur o... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.217407 | -0.460693 | -0.854492 | -0.655273 |
## 5.30.160 Single use of vehicle. | It is unlawful to use a regulated vehicle for any other transportation service regulated by Chapters 5.20 through 5.50 BMC other than that service which is authorized on the permit. [Ord. 15-21 § 2; Ord. 01-02 § 3.] | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.197632 | -0.479736 | 0.344971 | -0.351563 |
## 5.30.170 Vehicle horn honking. | It is unlawful to honk the horn of a taxicab from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday. [Ord. 15-21 § 2; Ord. 01-02 § 3.]
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026. | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.143555 | -1.741211 | 0.778809 | 0.175781 |
## 5.30.180 Safety equipment tampering prohibited. | Except for maintenance or repair, no person shall disconnect, cover, misdirect or cause to be nonfunctional the radio identifier, silent electronic alarm, surveillance or security camera, or global positioning system in a regulated vehicle. Tampering with the safety equipment as described herein is a violation subject ... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.214722 | -0.729004 | 0.884766 | 1.791992 |
## 5.40.010 Chauffeur’s license required. | No person may operate a river taxi, taxicab, limousine or bus within the city without having in their possession a valid chauffeur’s license. [Ord. 01-02 § 3.]
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026. | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.242554 | -1.617188 | 0.4729 | -0.281006 |
## 5.40.020 Chauffeur application for license. | A. An application for a chauffeur’s license shall be made to the transportation inspector.
B. An application shall be submitted on a form approved by the transportation inspector and shall be accompanied by:
1. The fee specified in BMC 5.20.160;
2. Photographs to be taken by the transportation inspector;
3. A compl... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.394043 | 0.736328 | 1.850586 | 0.952148 |
## 5.40.030 Issuance of chauffeur’s license. | The transportation inspector shall issue a chauffeur’s license to an applicant only if:
A. The applicant has submitted a complete application as prescribed in BMC 5.40.020, and is certified as required in BMC 5.20.150;
B. The applicant has not had a conviction entered by a court of competent jurisdiction within twelv... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.798828 | 0.990234 | 1.571289 | 1.12793 |
## 5.40.040 Posting of chauffeur’s license. | The chauffeur’s license for the operator of a taxicab, river taxi, limousine or bus shall be posted in the interior of the taxicab, river taxi, limousine or bus in the manner designated by the transportation inspector. No person may operate a taxicab, river taxi, limousine or bus for hire unless their chauffeur’s licen... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.334961 | -1.639648 | -0.052643 | -0.449951 |
## 5.40.050 Maximum number of hours per day. | No chauffeur may operate a taxicab, river taxi, limousine or bus in excess of twelve (12) consecutive hours. No chauffeur may engage in total gainful employment, whether chauffeuring or otherwise, for more than sixteen (16) hours in any twenty-four- (24-) hour period if the chauffeur has actually performed any chauffeu... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.591309 | -1.195313 | 0.661621 | -0.160278 |
## 5.40.060 Duty to serve public. | A. Chauffeurs of limousines shall be exempt from subsections A and B of this section. A chauffeur subject to this chapter shall not refuse to transport any passenger unless:
1. The chauffeur has already been dispatched to another call;
2. The passenger is acting in a disorderly or threatening manner, or otherwise cau... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.775879 | -0.348389 | 1.647461 | 1.089844 |
## 5.40.070 Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances. | No chauffeur may drink alcoholic beverages or be under the influence of a depressant, hallucinogenic, stimulant or narcotic drug, or any controlled substance as defined by AS 28.35.030, while on duty or for eight (8) hours prior to operating a regulated vehicle. [Ord. 01-02 § 3.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.589844 | -0.947754 | 2.855469 | 1.048828 |
## 5.40.080 Carrying alcoholic beverages. | A. No chauffeur may possess or knowingly allow another person to possess a container of alcoholic beverages in a taxicab except that a passenger may transport alcoholic beverages in the trunk or cargo area of a regulated vehicle.
B. No passenger may possess any container of alcoholic beverages inside the passenger com... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.036621 | -1.53125 | 1.867188 | 0.435303 |
## 5.40.090 Charter of taxicab. | If a passenger requests direct service to their destination without picking up or dropping off other passengers, the chauffeur shall honor the passenger’s request, and may charge the passenger no more than the applicable charter rate established by the commission for the trip. [Ord. 01-02 § 3.] | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.821289 | -1.830078 | 0.246826 | -1.083008 |
## 5.40.100 Fares and receipts. | A. No chauffeur may require payment of rates greater than those established by the commission pursuant to BMC 5.20.050.
B. On request of any passenger paying a fare, a chauffeur shall provide a receipt indicating the fare received, the date, the permit number, the dispatch company, and the chauffeur’s legibly printed ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.076172 | -0.988281 | -0.578125 | -1.077148 |
### 5.40.110 Two-way radio prohibited. | No chauffeur may possess in a taxicab or allow another to operate a scanner capable of monitoring a frequency used by a dispatch service other than that used by the taxicab’s dispatch service. [Ord. 13-16 § 2; Ord. 02-07 § 3; Ord. 01-02 § 3.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.341553 | -1.209961 | 0.02681 | 0.03009 |
### 5.40.120 Handheld device use prohibited. | A. A chauffeur may not operate a regulated vehicle with a passenger for hire while using a handheld device, except licensed two- (2-) way radio for dispatch purposes, unless the chauffeur is using their handheld device to report illegal activity, summon medical or other emergency help, prevent injury to a person or pro... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.319824 | -0.62207 | 1.655273 | 1.478516 |
### 5.40.130 Requirement of check-in and check-out. | Each chauffeur of a taxicab must check in with the dispatch service engaged by the permittee when the chauffeur begins a work shift and check out when the chauffeur departs a work shift. [Ord. 13-16 § 2; Ord. 01-02 § 3.] | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.432861 | -1.641602 | 0.425537 | -1.022461 |
### 5.45.010 Definitions. | When used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
A. “Public transportation vehicle” means any vehicle for which a chauffeur’s license is required under Chapter 5.40 BMC in order to operate the vehicle, and also includes any other vehicle for hire or which operates a courtesy service for transporting t... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.106873 | -0.023041 | -0.583008 | -0.752441 |
## 5.45.020 Public transportation vehicles to operate with headlights at all times. | Any person who drives a public transportation vehicle shall have the headlights on when operating the vehicle, even during daylight hours. [Ord. 02-30 § 3.] | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.009613 | -2.289063 | 1.396484 | -0.210815 |
### 5.50.010 Dispatch service permit required. | No person may dispatch taxicabs who did not have a dispatch service permit on December 31, 2000, unless the transportation inspector has approved the transfer of a dispatch service permit issued prior to December 31, 2000, to another person in accordance with BMC 5.50.030. A person authorized to dispatch taxicabs under... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.417725 | 0.019257 | 0.248047 | 0.303223 |
### 5.50.020 Dispatch service permit application. | A. An application for annual renewal of a dispatch service permit shall be made to the transportation inspector.
B. An application for annual renewal of a dispatch service permit shall be submitted on a form approved by the transportation inspector and shall be accompanied by:
1. The fee specified in BMC 5.20.160;
T... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.677246 | 0.896484 | 1.056641 | 0.631348 |
## 5.50.030 Dispatch service permit transfer. | A. No person may transfer any interest in a dispatch service permit or any interest in the corporation, joint venture, association, partnership or other entity which owns an interest in a dispatch service permit unless that person obtains the prior approval of the transportation inspector.
B. An application for transf... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.883789 | 0.886719 | 0.010719 | 0.096497 |
## 5.50.040 Provision of service. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a dispatch service shall serve all taxicab permittees and their chauffeurs who request dispatch service and meet the requirements of this section so long as the fee for such service has been paid.
B. A dispatch service shall promulgate reasonable internal rules and regu... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.580566 | -0.231812 | -0.737793 | -0.630859 |
## 5.50.050 Dispatch service operation. | Every dispatch service shall respond to telephone calls, maintain radio communications with every taxicab subscribing to its service, and have a dispatcher on duty at least twenty (20) hours during every twenty-four- (24-) hour period. [Ord. 01-02 § 3.] | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.676758 | -1.671875 | -0.195801 | -0.749023 |
## 5.50.060 Communication requirement between dispatchers and taxicab chauffeurs. | Each dispatch company licensed under Chapters 5.20 through 5.50 BMC must operate and maintain a two-way communications system between dispatchers and taxicab chauffeurs. The two-way communications system shall allow each chauffeur on a dispatch company radio frequency to monitor dispatcher transmissions and transmissio... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.908203 | -0.688965 | -0.381592 | -0.541504 |
## 5.50.070 Compliance with Federal Communications Commission regulations. | Each dispatch service shall take steps to ensure that dispatchers and chauffeurs comply with FCC regulations with respect to operation of radios. [Ord. 01-02 § 3.]
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026. | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.65918 | -0.818848 | -0.446533 | -1.006836 |
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