§ 4-8.01. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise apparent from the context, certain words and phrases used in this chapter are defined as follows:

(a)

"Applicant" shall mean an applicant for, or holder of, either an owner's license or an operator's license.

(b)

"Owner" shall mean a person who is the holder of a beneficial interest in a taxicab as distinguished from the holder of a security interest therein.

(c)

"License" shall mean either an owner's license or an operator's license.

(d)

"Taxicab" shall mean and include every motor vehicle by means of which passengers are carried for hire over a route or to a destination specified by the passenger, except vehicles subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission of the State.

(§ 2462, S.V.M.C.)