542. If the peace officer making the inspection finds that the taximeter does not give a reading that corresponds to the scale in force, he shall issue a notice to that effect to the owner or the driver of the passenger vehicle. The driver or owner who is issued such a notice shall cease to operate the passenger vehicle and have the taximeter adjusted, repaired or replaced.
1986, c. 91, s. 542; 2019, c. 182019, c. 18, s. 2441.