§ 501. DEFINITIONS.

(1) Horse-Drawn Vehicle. Includes any wagon, coach, omnibus or any vehicle powered in whole or in part by a horse, mule, or other animal.

(2) For Hire or Business. Horse-drawn vehicle service for consideration.

(3) Employee. Person who works for or renders services to a horse-drawn vehicle for hire.

(4) Driver or Operator. Person who drives or operates a horse-drawn vehicle.

(5) Horse. A horse with a weight that exceeds 1,100 pounds.

(6) Qualified Veterinarian. A licensed veterinarian who is an expert in the care of horses and is agreed upon by both the operator and the Department of Animal Care and Control.

(7) Stand. The portion of a curb lane, or any private or public property location, used for loading, unloading or waiting for passengers of horse-drawn vehicles. A "stand" must be approved by the Chief of Police and other affected City and County of San Francisco department or agency.

(8) Applicant. If a sole proprietorship, any person. If a partnership, each partner. If a corporation, each director, corporate officer, and stockholder owning ten percent (10%) or more of the corporation's stock.

(9) Mechanical Evaluator. A mechanical evaluator is a person who has expertise, through training and/or on-the-job experience in the evaluation of the structural safety of horse-drawn vehicles.

(10) Qualified Trainer. A qualified trainer is a person who has expertise through training and/or on-the-job experience in horse-drawn vehicle driving and the care of horse-drawn vehicle animals.

(11) Special Event. A special event is an occasion when a person requests the services of a horse-drawn vehicle for a prearranged period of time for a prearranged route that is not on the regular route of the horse-drawn vehicle.

(Added by Ord. 238-98, App. 7/17/98; amended by Ord. 284-99, File No. 991587, App. 11/5/99)