48:16A-9.Ā  Operation in violation of act;Ā  misdemeanor
Any person who, being the owner or bailor of such a vehicle, shall operate,Ā  or permit to be operated, for hire such vehicle in any street in this StateĀ  without complying with the provisions of this act shall be guilty of aĀ  misdemeanor.

L.1965, c. 40, s. 9.