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ORDINANCE NO. NS- 1594 PAGE THIRTEEN The city manager may require any holder of a driver's permit to submit to a physical examination to determine his fitness to operate a vehicle for hire and should the physician's report disclose that the permittee is either physically, mentally, or emotionally unfit to operate a vehicle for hire, then such permit shall be immediately revoked. If a driver's permit is revoked or suspended for more than ten (10) days, at any one time, the permittee may appeal such order in the man~ ner provided in this chapter. Sec. 32-11. Driver's Permit - Appeal from Denial, Suspension or Revocation. Any applicant who is refused a driver's permit, or any driver whose permit has been suspended or revoked for more than ten (10) days may appeal such action pursuant to the Uniform Hear- ing and Appeal Procedure as set forth in Chapter 3 of this Code. Sec. 32-12. Driver's Permit - Non Transferable. Driver's permits are not transferable. However, it shall be lawful for the holder of such driver's permit to use the same permit if he changes employment from one holder of a vehicle for hire permit to another such holder. Sec. 32-13. Driver's Permit - False Statements. Any false statement or misrepresentation made by an applicant for the purpose of securing a driver's permit, or renewal there- of, shall be deemed good and sufficient cause for refusal to grant, or if granted, for revocation of such permit. Any person who knowingly or fraudulently shall make, forge, alter, or counterfeit any driver's permit, vehicle for hire permit, or certificate of convenience and necessity, or who shall knowingly have in his possession or shall pass, use, or tender any such instrument to any other person, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. Sec. 32-14. Employment of Qualified Drivers. Every holder of a vehicle for hire permit or certificate of convenience and necessity in the City of Santa Ana shall employ as drivers only persons who are physically, mentally and emo- tionally fit and able to perform such duties. It shall be the responsibility of the holder to select and employ drivers who are familiar with the streets and addresses in the City of Santa Ana. No holder shall employ or retain in employment any person as a driver who violates laws governing morals, motor vehicle operations, or provisions of this chapter. It shall be a misdemeanor for any holder of a vehicle for hire permit in the City of Santa Ana to employ a driver who has not first been issued a driver's permit under the provisions of this chapter, and a violation of this provision shall be sufficient reason for revoking the permit of such holder.