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RCNY tit. 35, ch. 59, subch. 59A
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35 RCNY § 59A-01 Scope of this Subchapter.

§ 59A-01 Scope of this Subchapter. (a) To establish the procedures, rules and requirements for obtaining and maintaining a For-Hire Vehicle License, including: (1) For-Hire Livery Vehicles (2) For-Hire Black Car Vehicles (3) For-Hire Luxury Limousine Vehicles (b) To provide penalties for violations of the rules and requirements for maintaining a For-Hire Vehicle License. (c) Except as otherwise provided, this chapter does not apply to For-Hire Vehicles that are Street Hail Liveries. The requirements for Street Hail Livery service are provided in 35 RCNY Chapter 82.

35 RCNY § 59A-02 Penalties.

§ 59A-02 Penalties. (a) Unlicensed Activity. (1) Unlicensed Activity is the act of providing or advertising the provision of any Commission-regulated for hire transportation service by: (i) Any Licensee whose License is suspended, revoked, or expired and not yet renewed, or (ii) Any person who does not hold a Valid License or Authorization from the Commission as a for hire driver, for the for hire vehicle, or for the for hire service, as applicable. (2) Unlicensed Activity specifically includes the activities listed in § 19-506 and § 19-528 of the Administrative Code, and can subject the violator to the seizure and possible forfeiture of the vehicle involved. (b) Specific Penalties. If there are specific penalties for violating a Rule, they are shown at the end of the Rule. The penalty section also states whether the violator must attend the Hearing. (c) Payment of Fines. (1) Fines are due not later than 30 days after the Respondent is found guilty of or pleads guilty to the violation, unless: (i) the Respondent files an appeal of the decision issued by the Taxi and Limousine Tribunal within the time required by 48 RCNY Chapter 5, in which case the payment of the fines will be deferred until 30 days after the date of the appeal decision. (2) If the fine is not paid by the close of business on the date due, the Commission will notify the Respondent in writing that the Respondent's License will be suspended in 10 business days of the date of the notification until the fine is paid, unless the Respondent demonstrates to the Commission, in person or in writing, that the fine has been paid.

35 RCNY § 59A-03 Definitions Specific to this Subchapter.

§ 59A-03 Definitions Specific to this Subchapter. (a) Applicant in this Subchapter means an Applicant for an original or renewal For-Hire Vehicle License. (b) Black Car is a Vehicle that affiliates with a Black Car Base or with a High-Volume For-Hire Service. (c) Black Car Base is a For-Hire Base, excluding a High-Volume For-Hire Service, that operates as follows: (1) All Black Car Vehicles are dispatched on a pre-arranged basis (2) All Black Car Vehicles are owned by franchisees of the Base or are members of a cooperative that operates the Base; and (3) More than ninety percent (90%) of the Base's business is on a payment basis other than direct cash payment by a Passenger (d) Driver in this Subchapter means a For-Hire Driver. (e) For-Hire Base (or "Base") is the Commission-licensed business for dispatching For-Hire Vehicles and the physical location from which For-Hire Vehicles are dispatched; a For Hire Base can be any of the following: (1) A Black Car Base, (2) A Livery Base (or Base Station), (3) A Luxury Limousine Base, (4) A High-Volume For-Hire Service. (f) For-Hire Driver in this Subchapter means a Driver of a For-Hire Vehicle. (g) For-Hire Vehicle is a motor Vehicle Licensed by the Commission to carry Passengers For-Hire in the City, which: (1) Has a seating capacity of 20 or fewer Passengers (2) Has three or more doors (3) Is not a Taxicab, a Commuter Van, or an authorized bus as defined by NYS law. (h) Issuing Jurisdiction is a county within New York State and covered by Article 17-B, Section 498 of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law that issues its own approval to allow a vehicle within its jurisdiction to contract for hire and perform pre-arranged pick-ups and drop-offs of one or more Passengers. (i) License in this Subchapter means a License for a For-Hire Vehicle. (j) Livery is a For-Hire Vehicle that is affiliated with a Livery Base Station. (k) Livery Base Station ("Base" or "Base Station") is a For-Hire Base that operates as follows: (1) All Livery Vehicles are dispatched from the Base on a pre-arranged basis. (2) All Livery Vehicles are designed to carry fewer than six (6) Passengers. (3) Passengers are charged for service on the basis of a flat rate, time, mileage, or zones. (l) A Luxury Limousine is a For-Hire Vehicle that is affiliated with a Luxury Limousine Base. (m) Luxury Limousine Base is a For-Hire Base that operates as follows: (1) All Luxury Limousines are dispatched from the Base by pre-arrangement. (2) Luxury Limousine Vehicles have a seating capacity of 20 or fewer Passengers. (3) More than ninety percent (90%) of its business is on a payment basis other than direct cash payment by a Passenger. (4) Passengers are charged "garage to garage" service on the basis of a flat rate, time or mileage. (n) Owner or Vehicle Owner in this Subchapter refers to the title owner, registered owner or lessee of a For-Hire Vehicle. An Owner can be a Business Entity or a person. (o) Penalty Point is a non-monetary penalty assessed against either a Base Owner or the Owner of a For-Hire Vehicle if they are convicted of certain violations in this Subchapter. (p) Qualified Jurisdiction is an Issuing Jurisdiction that meets the requirements for reciprocity described in § 498 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Laws. (q) Qualified Vehicle License (or "QVL") is the license issued by a Qualified Jurisdiction to that jurisdiction's vehicles authorizing them to provide pre-arranged, for-hire transportation within its jurisdiction. (r) Qualified Driver's License (or "QDL") is a license issued by a Qualified Jurisdiction to that jurisdiction's drivers authorizing them to operate an authorized vehicle to provide pre-arranged, for-hire transportation within its jurisdiction. (s) Reciprocity (or Reciprocal Recognition) means that: (1) New York City For-Hire Vehicles and Drivers can do pickups or drop offs in Qualified Jurisdictions for trips ending or beginning in NYC, and (2) Vehicles and drivers that are licensed to perform for-hire transportation by a Qualified Jurisdiction can do pickups or drop offs in NYC for trips ending or beginning in the Qualified Jurisdiction. (t) Vehicle in this Subchapter refers to a For-Hire Vehicle. (Amended City Record 9/22/2016, eff. 10/22/2016; amended City Record 6/30/2021, eff. 7/30/2021)

35 RCNY § 59A-04 Licensing – General Requirements.

§ 59A-04 Licensing – General Requirements. (a) [Reserved.] Identification. (b) [Reserved.] Age. (c) [Reserved.] Fingerprinting for Good Moral Character. (d) Designate Drivers as Agents to Receive Service. (1) An Applicant for a For-Hire Vehicle License (and a Licensee) must designate every Driver who operates one of Owner's Vehicles as an agent for accepting service of summons or Commission notices to correct defects in the Vehicle. (i) Delivery of the summons or notice to correct defect(s) to a Driver will be adequate notice to the Vehicle Owner. (ii) The Commission will send a photocopy of any summons or notice to correct defect(s) to the Vehicle Owner and the Base Owner of record. (2) An Applicant for a For-Hire Vehicle License (and a Licensee) must designate every Driver who operates one of Owner's Vehicles as agent for service of any legal process from the Commission that can be issued against the Owner. (e) Inspection Required for a New Vehicle License. (1) An Applicant for a new For-Hire Vehicle License (or approval for a replacement vehicle) must demonstrate that the vehicle was inspected at the Commission's Safety and Emissions Division within ten days: (i) After being issued T&LC plates by the NYS DMV, or (ii) After the Commission's acceptance of the application for vehicles registered outside New York State (2) Vehicles must pass inspection within 60 days after the date of the first scheduled inspection before the new For-Hire Vehicle License will be issued. (3) The maximum number of inspections allowed in this 60-day period is four. (4) The maximum limit of four inspections applies whether the Applicant submits only the original vehicle, or also submits a replacement vehicle. (5) Failure of the original vehicle or any replacement vehicle to pass an inspection after four tries within the 60-day period will result in denial of the application. (6) Nature of the Inspection. (i) If the vehicle has accumulated fewer than 500 miles traveled at the time the vehicle arrives at the Commission's facility for inspection, irrespective of the vehicle's model year, the inspection will be only a visual inspection. (ii) Unless exempt under (i), if the vehicle is a year 1996 or later model: A. The vehicle must pass (i) the vehicle inspection requirements set forth in Section 301 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law, (ii) a visual inspection of the interior and exterior of the vehicle to verify compliance with these Rules, and (iii) inspection to verify compliance with any other applicable laws, rules and requirements. B. The inspection will count as one of the "tri-annual" inspections required by 35 RCNY § 59A-26. (iii) Unless exempt under (i), if the vehicle is a year 1995 or earlier model, or if the vehicle is of any model year and the vehicle's maximum gross weight (MGW) as recorded on the registration card, is 8,501 pounds or more: A. The vehicle must pass (i) the vehicle inspection requirements set forth in Section 301 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law, except that the inspections will not include emissions testing, (ii) a visual inspection of the interior and exterior of the vehicle to verify compliance with these Rules, and (iii) inspection to verify compliance with any other applicable laws, rules and requirements. B. The inspection will not count as one of the "tri-annual" inspections required by 35 RCNY § 59A-26. (7) The Commission's fee for a required Commission inspection is $75; this fee includes the certificate of inspection issued when the vehicle passes inspection. Inspection fees must be prepaid with each application and renewal application. (8) Reinspection Fee. A reinspection fee can be required if a vehicle must be reinspected. There is a reinspection fee only if reinspection is required because the vehicle failed a component of the inspection required by Section 301 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. In that case, the reinspection fee is the maximum fee allowed by DMV regulation for any component that must be reinspected. If reinspection is required because the vehicle failed any other component of the inspection, there is no reinspection fee. (9) If the vehicle was altered after manufacture and seats 10 or more passengers (including the driver) and is not exempt from inspection by the NYS Department of Transportation, the vehicle must pass an inspection by the NYS Department of Transportation. The vehicle must also pass a visual inspection by the Commission. (f) Inspection Required to Renew a Vehicle License. (1) An Applicant for renewal of a For-Hire Vehicle License must have the vehicle inspected at the Commission's Safety and Emissions Division and demonstrate that the Vehicle has passed an inspection within 120 days after the date of the first scheduled inspection. (2) The maximum number of inspections allowed in this 120-day period is four. (3) The maximum limit of four inspections applies whether the Applicant submits only the original vehicle, or also submits a replacement vehicle. (4) After the License expiration date, the vehicle must not operate until it passes inspection and meets all other requirements for Licensure. (5) Failure of the original vehicle or any replacement vehicle to pass an inspection after four tries within the 120-day period will result in denial of the renewal application. (i) If an original vehicle fails to pass inspection on four tries within the 120-day period, the licensee can have a different vehicle inspected if they so choose. This subsequent vehicle will be subject to the same inspection requirements outlined in 35 RCNY § 59A-04(f)(1) - (5), above. (6) Nature of the Inspection. (i) If the vehicle is a year 1996 or later model: A. The vehicle must pass (i) the vehicle inspection requirements set forth in Section 301 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law, (ii) a visual inspection of the interior and exterior of the vehicle to verify compliance with these Rules, and (iii) inspection to verify compliance with any other applicable laws, rules and requirements. B. The inspection will count as one of the "tri-annual" inspections required by 35 RCNY § 59A-26. (ii) If the vehicle is a year 1995 or earlier model, or if the vehicle is of any model year and the vehicle's maximum gross weight (MGW) as recorded on the registration card is 8,501 pounds or more: A. The vehicle must pass (i) the vehicle inspection requirements set forth in Section 301 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law, except that the inspections will not include emissions testing, (ii) a visual inspection of the interior and exterior of the vehicle to verify compliance with these Rules, and (iii) inspection to verify compliance with any other applicable laws, rules and requirements. B. The inspection will not count as one of the "tri-annual" inspections required by 35 RCNY § 59A-26. (7) If the vehicle was altered after manufacture and seats 10 or more passengers (including the driver) and is not exempt from inspection by the NYS Department of Transportation, the vehicle must pass an inspection by the NYS Department of Transportation. The vehicle must also pass a visual inspection by the Commission. (g) [Reserved.] Vehicle Owner Training. (h) Affiliation Required. All Applicants for a For-Hire Vehicle License must demonstrate that they are affiliated with an appropriate For-Hire Base. (i) Affiliation with Only One Base. For-Hire Vehicles can only affiliate with one Base at a time. (j) One License per Vehicle. Only one For-Hire Vehicle License will be issued and in effect for any vehicle, as indicated by the vehicle identification number, at any one time. (k) [Reserved.] Special Requirements for Black Car Affiliation. (l) Payment of Fines and Fees. (1) An Applicant, including an applicant for a renewal License, must pay, and provide proof of payment of, any outstanding fines or fees owed by the Applicant to (i) the Commission, (ii) NYC Department of Finance's Parking Violations Bureau, (iii) NYC Department of Finance's Red Light Camera Unit, (iv) NYS DMV's Traffic Violations Bureau and (v) any of their successor agencies. (2) This requirement includes payment of fines and fees owed as of the date of the application by (i) any Business Entity Persons of the Applicant (ii) any Business Entity of which the Applicant is a Business Entity Person, and (iii) any Business Entity of which a Business Entity Person of Applicant is also a Business Entity Person. (3) An Applicant, including an Applicant for a renewal License, must pay any fines related to their failure to surrender a previously revoked License (of any type), unless the Applicant can demonstrate in person or in writing that the License has been surrendered. (m) Business Entities. An Applicant which is a Business Entity must provide the following documents: (1) Partnerships. If the Applicant is a partnership, it must file with its application a certified copy of the partnership certificate from the clerk of the county where the partnership's principal place of business is located. (2) Corporations. If the Applicant is a corporation, it must file with its application: (i) A certified copy of its certificate of incorporation (ii) A list of officers and shareholders (iii) A certified copy of the minutes of the meeting at which the current officers were elected. (3) Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). If the Applicant is a limited liability company, it must file with its application: (i) A copy of its articles of organization (ii) A copy of its operating agreement (iii) A list of the members, with the percentages of the Applicant owned by each. (n) Address. An Applicant must give the Commission the Applicant's current Mailing Address and Email Address. (o) Fit to Hold a License. An Applicant for a For-Hire Vehicle License must demonstrate that the Applicant is Fit to Hold a License. (p) Registration. An Applicant for a new or renewal For-Hire Vehicle License must demonstrate that the vehicle has been properly registered. For a vehicle that has been modified after manufacture, this means the Applicant must show that the vehicle was properly re-registered with NYS after modification. (q) Operating Authority. An Applicant for a new or renewal For-Hire Vehicle License must show that the vehicle possesses a current and Valid operating authority license from NYS and a current and Valid MC300 Vehicle inspection form if the vehicle is not exempt from NYS DOT inspection and operating authority requirements and either of the following are true. (1) The vehicle seats 10 or more passengers (including the driver) or (2) The vehicle is a modified vehicle. (r) Exempt Vehicles. An Applicant for a new or renewal For-Hire Vehicle License for a vehicle which has been modified and IS exempt from NYS Department of Transportation inspection and operating authority requirements must show an exemption letter from the NYS Department of Transportation. (s) Warranty. An Applicant for a new For-Hire Vehicle License for a vehicle which has been modified after manufacture (except in a program supported by the original vehicle manufacturer) must provide evidence of warranty from the vehicle modifier that the vehicle will be free from defects in material and workmanship, including that the chassis and frame will be free from defects for a period of 3 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. (t) Modifier Insurance Coverage. An Applicant for a new or renewal For-Hire Vehicle License for a vehicle which has been modified after manufacture (except in a program supported by the original vehicle manufacturer) must provide evidence that the modifier maintains a General Liability Insurance Policy in a minimum amount of $5,000,000. (u) Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax. (1) An Applicant, including an applicant for a renewal License, must pay the Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax applicable to the Applicant's Vehicle. If the Applicant has not made payment to the NYS DMV, the Applicant must pay the Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax to the Commission. (2) An Applicant who has already paid the Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax must provide proof of payment in the form of a copy of the New York State issued registration receipt, or a receipt from the New York City Department of Finance. (Amended City Record 10/12/2018, eff. 11/11/2018; amended City Record 8/12/2019, eff. 8/12/2019; amended City Record 2/2/2023, eff. 3/4/2023)

35 RCNY § 59A-05 Licensing – Reciprocal Recognition with Other Jurisdictions.

§ 59A-05 Licensing – Reciprocal Recognition with Other Jurisdictions. (a) Eligibility for Reciprocal Recognition. To be eligible for Reciprocity, a vehicle with a QVL issued by a Qualified Jurisdiction meet the following requirements: (1) Evidence of a Valid QVL from the Qualified Jurisdiction must be attached to the vehicle's windshield. (2) The vehicle must be operated by driver with a Valid Chauffeur's License. 35 RCNY § 59A-05(a)(2) Fine: $100 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (3) The vehicle must be operated by a driver who: (i) Has a Valid QDL issued by the Qualified Jurisdiction. (ii) Carries proof of the Valid QDL while operating within New York City and displays it on request or has it posted within the vehicle. (iii) Meets the requirements of 35 RCNY § 80-21. 35 RCNY § 59A-05(a)(3) Fine: $350 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (4) The vehicle must have a Valid state registration, and the certificate of registration (or a legible copy of it) is in the vehicle. 35 RCNY § 59A-05(a)(4) Fine: $100 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (5) The vehicle must contain a Trip Record that: (i) Meets the requirements of 35 RCNY § 59A-19, (ii) Demonstrates that any trip (including travel within New York City) was established by pre-arrangement, and (iii) Shows that either the origin or final destination of the trip is outside New York City. 35 RCNY § 59A-05(a)(5) Fine: $300 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (6) The vehicle must carry a Valid inspection sticker issued under the laws of New York State or the state of the vehicle's registration. The sticker must indicate the date of last inspection or the expiration date of the inspection. 35 RCNY § 59A-05(a)(6) Fine: $100 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (7) The vehicle's Reciprocal Recognition must not have been suspended for failure to make required repairs within 10 days of failing an inspection. (b) Privileges of Reciprocal Recognition. A vehicle that meets the requirements of this section for Reciprocity will be allowed, without any License issued by or any fee paid to the Commission, to do the following: (1) Pick up Passengers in the vehicle's Qualified Jurisdiction for travel to or through New York City (2) Pick up Passengers in New York City for travel to the vehicle's Qualified Jurisdiction (3) When transporting Passengers between the jurisdictions (as described in subdivisions (1) or (2) above), temporarily discharge and pick up such Passengers within New York City; provided, however, that all the stops must occur within 24 hours of the initial pick up of the Passengers. (4) Transit through New York City for a trip beginning and ending outside New York City. (Amended City Record 9/22/2016, eff. 10/22/2016)

35 RCNY § 59A-06 Licensing – Term of License.

§ 59A-06 Licensing – Term of License. (a) New License. The term of a new For-Hire Vehicle License is two years. (1) New License Issuance. Beginning February 2023, and every six months thereafter, the Commission will review the number of For-Hire Vehicle Licenses, pursuant to § 19-550(b)(2) of the Administrative Code of the City of New York and determine the number of For-Hire Vehicle Licenses, if any, to issue in the twelve months following such review and the types of vehicles to which the Commission will issue such new Licenses. In reviewing the number of Licenses to issue in the next twelve months, the Commission will review congestion levels, driver pay, License attrition rates, outer borough service, availability and demand for battery electric vehicles, availability of battery electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and any other information it deems relevant to determine the number of Licenses to issue. The results of such review, and the number of new For-Hire Vehicle Licenses the Commission will issue, will be posted on the Commission's website. The Commission will not issue new For-Hire Vehicle Licenses until such time as it completes its first review of the number of For-Hire Vehicle Licenses pursuant to this section. (2) Exceptions. Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subdivision, the Commission will continue to issue new Licenses to: (i) Wheelchair accessible vehicles, and (ii) Until August 13, 2023, an applicant who possesses a TLC Driver's License, provides written proof that the applicant entered into a lease for the use of a licensed for-hire vehicle that contains a conditional purchase agreement for the vehicle prior to August 14, 2018, and demonstrates that the term of such lease is no less than two (2) years. (3) New Electric Vehicle License Issuance for individual Drivers. The Commission may make available individual, non-transferable For-Hire Vehicle Licenses that are restricted to fully battery electric vehicles, powered only by electric batteries and not gasoline. Such License may be required to be registered to a Driver using the Driver's individual name and personal Social Security number. When such requirement applies, no Driver may apply for more than one such license or hold additional for-hire vehicle licenses. (i) In order to apply for such restricted electric vehicle license, a statement of interest must be submitted using an online form prescribed by the Commission. Applicants who submit a statement of interest will be contacted by the Commission on a first-come-first-served basis until the number of submitted statements of interest matches the total number of available individual, non-transferable licenses. (ii) Applicants will have one hundred and twenty (120) days from the date they are contacted by the Commission to submit a complete license application, fulfilling all licensing requirements, including but not limited to the purchase of an electric vehicle, the submission of proof of insurance, payment of application fees, and the possession of a valid Driver license. Additionally, vehicles must pass inspection within 60 days after their first scheduled inspection. (iii) Any Applicant who is contacted and has not completed all the requirements of the application will have their application denied. The next Applicant on the list will be contacted to begin the application process. An Applicant who has their application denied may submit a new statement of interest and be added to the bottom of the list. (4) New Electric Vehicle License Issuance for any applicant. The Commission may make available For-Hire Vehicle Licenses that are restricted to fully battery electric vehicles, powered only by electric batteries and not gasoline. Such License may be made available on a first-come-first-served basis to an Applicant and shall initially be restricted to a maximum of 25 such new electric vehicle licenses per individual Social Security number or Employer Identification number. It will be within the Chairperson's discretion after the initial release of the licenses to increase the maximum number of new electric vehicle licenses per individual Social Security number or Employer Identification number, depending upon the interest shown by the public in applying for such licenses. Applications will be submitted in a form approved by the Chairperson, and the Commission will post application procedures on its website at least fifteen calendar days prior to the release of such applications. (b) Renewal License. The term of a renewal License is two years. (c) When to File for Renewal. (1) A renewing Applicant must file a completed application at least 30 days before the expiration date of the License. The review of applications submitted fewer than 30 days before the expiration date will not be completed until after the expiration date of the License. Licenses are not Valid after the License expiration date until the application for renewal is approved by the Commission. (2) A renewing Applicant can file a completed application up to 60 days after the expiration date as a "late application", if the Applicant pays a late fee of $25. When a late application is submitted, the License will remain expired and not Valid until the application for renewal is approved by the Commission. (3) Application Submission Date. (i) Applications filed online: The date of submission is the date an application is filed online. (ii) Applications filed in person: The date of submission is the date an application is filed in person. (4) A License cannot be renewed more than 60 days after the expiration date. (d) Early Termination. (1) A For-Hire Vehicle License terminates early if it is revoked or surrendered, or if the vehicle's state license plates are voluntarily surrendered. (2) A License that has been terminated early cannot be renewed or reinstated. (e) Suspended Licenses. (1) If a License is suspended, the Licensee must apply for renewal as required in (c) above if the Licensee wants to renew the License. Failure to complete the renewal requirements means that the License cannot be renewed. (2) A License that is suspended is not Valid and cannot be used until the suspension ends. This is true even if the Applicant has filed an application for a renewal. (f) Livery Base Affiliated Vehicles. For a period of one (1) year, For-Hire Vehicle owners whose licenses were affiliated with a Livery Base and expired between March 7, 2020 and September 12, 2022 may apply to renew their licenses, subject to the following requirements. (1) The For-Hire Vehicle License was affiliated with a Livery Base and expired starting on March 7, 2020, through September 12, 2022. (2) The For-Hire Vehicle must not transfer affiliation to a High-Volume For-Hire Service. (3) Applicants renewing Livery Base Affiliated Vehicles are responsible for fees associated with the current license renewal cycle and any outstanding fees or fines already owed to the Commission prior to expiration. (4) Applicants shall renew Livery Base Affiliated Vehicles with the same license restrictions that applied at the time of expiration. (Amended City Record 6/15/2017, eff. 7/15/2017; amended City Record 8/12/2019, eff. 8/12/2019; amended City Record 6/25/2021, eff. 6/25/2021; amended City Record 2/2/2023, eff. 3/4/2023; amended City Record 5/10/2023, eff. 6/9/2023; amended City Record 4/15/2025, eff. 4/15/2025)

35 RCNY § 59A-07 Licensing – Fees.

§ 59A-07 Licensing – Fees. (a) Vehicle License Fee. The fee for each For-Hire Vehicle License will be $275 annually. (b) Late Filing Fee. The Commission will charge an additional fee of $25 for a late filing of a renewal application, if it allows the filing at all. (c) When Fee is Paid. The fee for an original or renewal License must be paid at the time the application is filed. (d) No Refund if Application Denied. The Commission will not refund fees if it denies or disapproves the application. (e) Vehicle License Replacement Fee. The Commission will charge a fee of $25 for each replacement License or Decal. (f) Vehicle Transfer Fees. (1) A Vehicle Licensee can change the Vehicle's affiliation from one Base to a different Base after approval by the Chairperson and payment of a $25 fee. (2) A Vehicle Licensee can transfer the License from one vehicle to another after approval by the by the Chairperson and payment of a $25 fee. (3) A Vehicle Licensee can replace the license plates on the Vehicle after approval by the Chairperson and payment of a $25 fee. (4) A Vehicle Licensee can transfer the license plates from one vehicle to another after approval by the Chairperson and payment of a $25 fee. (5) A Vehicle Licensee must pay a separate fee for each type of vehicle transfer. This is true even if the Vehicle Licensee wants to do several types of vehicle transfer all at one time. (g) Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax. (1) For Licenses Issued on or after June 1, 2012 if Tax NOT paid to NYS DMV. (i) The Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax for each Vehicle will be $800, to be paid with the application for the license. (ii) No additional payment will be required for any replacement Vehicle during the renewal License Period. (iii) If the Applicant paid the Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax directly to NYS DMV, this paragraph does not apply. (2) At License Renewal for Licenses Expiring on or After June 1, 2012 if Tax NOT paid to NYS DMV. (i) The Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax for each Vehicle will be $800 for each renewal License period. The tax must be paid with the renewal application. (ii) No additional payment will be required for any replacement Vehicle during the renewal License Period. (iii) If the Applicant paid the Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax directly to NYS DMV, this paragraph does not apply. (3) Interim Payments for licenses expiring on or after June 1, 2012 and before June 1, 2014 if Tax NOT paid to NYS DMV. An interim payment of Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax is due on June 1, 2012 for licenses expiring on or after June 1, 2012 and before June 1, 2014, provided that the Licensee has not paid the Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax to the NYS DMV. (i) The amount of the interim payment is: If a license expires during: The licensee must make an interim payment of: June, July or August 2012 $100 September, October or November 2012 $200 December 2012, January 2013 or February 2013 $300 March, April or May 2013 $400 June, July or August 2013 $500 September, October or November 2013 $600 December 2013, January 2014 or February 2014 $700 March, April or May 2014 $800 (4) Refunds. (i) The Commission will not refund any payment of Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax. (ii) Applications for refunds, including but not limited to refunds upon transfer, surrender or termination, must be made to the NYC Department of Finance. The application will be reviewed in accordance with the Administrative Code and the Rules of the NYC Department of Finance. (Amended City Record 10/12/2018, eff. 11/11/2018)

35 RCNY § 59A-08 Licensing – Causes for Denial or Revocation.

§ 59A-08 Licensing – Causes for Denial or Revocation. (a) Material Misrepresentation. (1) The Commission can deny an application for a License or its renewal and revoke or suspend any License issued if it finds that an Applicant has made a material misstatement or misrepresentation on an application for a License or its renewal. (2) The Commission must send notice and conduct a hearing before revoking or suspending any License already issued. (b) Non-Compliance with Rules. No For-Hire Vehicle License will be issued or renewed unless the For-Hire Vehicle is in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter at the time of the application for issuance or renewal. (c) Non-Use. A For-Hire Vehicle License must be revoked for non-use if: (1) For 60 or more days, the Licensee fails to maintain a Base affiliation (as required by 35 RCNY § 59A-11(e)) or fails to transfer from a base that has been suspended or (2) For 60 or more days, the Licensee fails to maintain insurance coverage (as required by 35 RCNY § 59A-12) or (3) For 60 or more days, the License holder fails to comply with the inspection requirements (as required by 35 RCNY § 59A-26) (d) Prior Revocation. (1) If the Applicant has had a previous For-Hire Vehicle License revoked, the Chairperson may deny the Applicant's application if the previous revocation shows that the applicant is not Fit to Hold a License. (2) To determine if a previously revoked For-Hire Vehicle License ("Revoked License") will be attributed to this Applicant, the Commission will include any Revoked License held by any of the following: (i) All of Applicant's Business Entity Persons, and (ii) Any other entity in which any of Applicant's Business Entity Persons also serve as a partner, officer or shareholder. (e) Failure to Complete Application Requirements. (1) The Chairperson will deny an application for a new License if the Applicant has not completed all the requirements of an application within 45 days of the date the application is filed. This does not apply to inspections. (2) The Chairperson will deny an application for a renewal License if the Applicant has not completed all the requirements of an application within 60 days of the expiration date of the prior License. This does not apply to inspections. (3) The Chairperson will not deny an application under this Rule if completion is delayed because the Chairperson has not issued a final decision and the Applicant has complied with any requests made by the Chairperson. (4) The Applicant must also complete the inspection requirements of 35 RCNY § 59A-04(e) and (f) within 60 days of the first scheduled appointment. The Commission will deny the application of any Applicant which does not complete the inspection requirements as required. (f) Additional Consideration of an Application. If a review of the application leads the Chairperson to believe that the Applicant may not be Fit to Hold a License, the Chairperson may seek additional information from the Applicant. This request for additional information may be an in-person interview, telephone call, letter, e-mail, or other method of communication. This additional consideration may result in the denial of the application. Failure to provide any requested information within the time frame requested, or failure to appear at a scheduled interview will result in a denial of the application. (g) Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax. (1) The Commission will deny an application, including a renewal application, if the Applicant owes the Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax required under subdivision (c) of 35 RCNY § 59A-14 on any Vehicle subject to the application. (2) Payment of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax amount described in paragraph (1) of this subdivision is a condition to issuance of a License, including a renewal License, and the maintaining of such License. (Amended City Record 6/30/2016, eff. 7/30/2016; amended City Record 6/15/2017, eff. 7/15/2017)

35 RCNY § 59A-09 Licensing – Transfer of License.

§ 59A-09 Licensing – Transfer of License. (a) Transfer of Vehicle License to a New Vehicle. (1) In order to transfer the For-Hire Vehicle License to a new vehicle, the Owner must file an application to transfer the License within 15 days after registering the new vehicle with the applicable state DMV. (2) No transfer application will be approved until the Owner presents the vehicle for inspection by the Commission. (See 35 RCNY § 59A-04(e)) (b) Only One License per Vehicle. There can only be one Valid For-Hire Vehicle License issued for any one Vehicle, as determined by the VIN.

35 RCNY § 59A-10 Licensing – Care of Licenses.

§ 59A-10 Licensing – Care of Licenses. (a) Unauthorized Entries. No unauthorized entry can be made on the For-Hire Vehicle License or the Decal(s). No entry on the For-Hire Vehicle License or Decal(s) can be changed or defaced. 35 RCNY § 59A-10(a) Fine: $350 for first violation $500 for second violation in 24 months Revocation for third violation in 36 months Appearance REQUIRED (b) Prompt Replacement of Unreadable License. An unreadable For-Hire Vehicle License or Decal(s) must immediately be surrendered to the Commission for replacement. 35 RCNY § 59A-10(b) Fine: $25 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (c) Prompt Report of Loss of License. In case of the theft, loss, or destruction of a For-Hire Vehicle License or Decal(s), the Owner must immediately notify the Commission, provide the Commission with an affidavit or information as required, and replace the License or Decal. 35 RCNY § 59A-10(c) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (d) Prompt Replacement of License Plates. A For-Hire Vehicle Owner must report the replacement of any lost or stolen New York State license plates in writing to the Commission within 48 hours (not including weekends and holidays) after obtaining new plates. 35 RCNY § 59A-10(d) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT REQUIRED

35 RCNY § 59A-11 Compliance with Laws – No Unlicensed Activity.

§ 59A-11 Compliance with Laws – No Unlicensed Activity. (a) For-Hire Vehicle License and Commission License Plate. (1) A For-Hire Vehicle Owner must not allow any of Owner's Vehicles to be dispatched unless: (i) A Vehicle registered in NYS has license plates embossed with the legend "T & LC". 35 RCNY § 59A-11(a)(1)(i) Vehicle Fine: $350 Penalty Points: 1 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (ii) A Vehicle registered in a state other than New York has complied with any applicable license plate requirements. (iii) The vehicle has a Valid For-Hire Vehicle License. 35 RCNY § 59A-11(a)(1)(iii) Vehicle Fine: $500 for the first offense in 12 months; $1,000 for the second and subsequent offenses within a 12-month period. Penalty Points: 1 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (2) The Commission will post a list of Validly Licensed For-Hire Vehicles on its Web site. (b) Valid TLC Driver License. (1) A Vehicle Owner must not allow any of its Vehicles to be dispatched unless its driver possesses a Valid TLC Driver License. (2) The Commission will post on its website a list of Drivers holding Valid TLC Driver Licenses. 35 RCNY § 59A-11(b) Vehicle Fine: $350 Penalty Points: 1 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (c) Valid Chauffeur's License Required. (1) A Vehicle Owner must not allow any of its Vehicles to be dispatched unless it is being driven by a Driver with a Valid Chauffeur's License. (2) A Vehicle Owner is responsible for knowing the status of the state-issued driver's license for any Driver dispatched in one of Owner's Vehicles. 35 RCNY § 59A-11(c) Vehicle Fine: $100 Penalty Points: 1 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (d) Validity of For-Hire Vehicle License Requires Valid State Registration. (1) A For-Hire Vehicle License will be Valid only while the state registration of the Vehicle remains Valid. The License of an Owner who operates a For-Hire Vehicle without valid state registration will be summarily suspended. (2) A For-Hire Vehicle Owner must immediately surrender his For-Hire Vehicle License to the Commission upon the expiration, restriction, suspension, or revocation of the Vehicle's state registration. 35 RCNY § 59A-11(d) Fine: $400 and Suspension until compliance. Appearance REQUIRED (e) Affiliation with Licensed Base. A For-Hire Vehicle Owner may only dispatch or permit another person to dispatch Owner's Vehicle if: (1) The Vehicle is affiliated with a Validly Licensed Base; (2) The base dispatching the Vehicle is Validly Licensed, and at least one of the following conditions is met: (i) The Vehicle is being dispatched from its affiliated Base, (ii) The Vehicle is an Accessible Vehicle affiliated with a For-Hire Base, or (iii) The dispatching Base informs the customer that the Vehicle is from another Base by providing the customer with the name and license number of both the affiliated Base and the dispatching Base (clearly identifying which Base is the affiliated Base and which Base is the dispatching Base) in all communications with the customer and any materials or receipts provided to the customer. 35 RCNY § 59A-11(e) Fine: $400 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (f) Surrendering Licenses. If a For-Hire Vehicle Owner license is revoked, expired or denied: (1) It must be surrendered to the Commission within 10 days after revocation, expiration or denial. (2) If the vehicle is registered in New York State, the Owner must surrender the T&LC license plates to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. (g) NYS DOT Authority. A For-Hire Vehicle License for a vehicle which either (1) seats 10 or more passengers and is NOT exempt from NYS Department of Transportation operating authority and inspection requirements, OR (2) has been modified after manufacture and is NOT exempt from NYS Department of Transportation operating authority and inspection requirements will be Valid only while the NYS Department of Transportation operating authority required for the Vehicle remains Valid. The License of an Owner who operates a For-Hire Vehicle without valid NYS Department of Transportation operating authority will be summarily suspended. 35 RCNY § 59A-11(g) Fine: Suspension until Valid NYS DOT operating authority obtained Appearance REQUIRED (Amended City Record 9/22/2016, eff. 10/22/2016; amended City Record 12/20/2017, eff. 1/19/2018; amended City Record 6/30/2021, eff. 7/30/2021)

35 RCNY § 59A-12 Compliance with Law – Vehicle Insurance Coverage.

§ 59A-12 Compliance with Law – Vehicle Insurance Coverage. (a) Maintain Liability Insurance. (1) A For-Hire Vehicle Owner must maintain the required insurance coverage on all of Owner's Vehicles at all times. (2) When a For-Hire Vehicle Owner receives notice that his or her liability insurance is to be terminated, Owner must surrender the For-Hire Vehicle License and Decal(s) to the Commission on or before the termination date of the insurance. (3) This requirement will not apply if the Owner of the Vehicle submits, before the termination of the policy, proof of new insurance effective on the date of termination of the old policy. 35 RCNY § 59A-12(a) Fine: $150 - $350 and/or suspension up to 30 days Appearance REQUIRED (b) Notification to Commission of Changes in Insurance Coverage. Within seven days, not including holidays and weekends, a For-Hire Vehicle Owner must notify the Commission in writing of any change in insurance carrier or coverage, specifying the name and address of the new and the former insurance carriers and the number of the policy for each affiliated Vehicle. The Owner must submit proof of such coverage. 35 RCNY § 59A-12(b) Fine: $100 Appearance REQUIRED (c) Coverage Requirements. No Commission-licensed Vehicle can be operated unless it is covered by policies of insurance approved as to form by the Commission and issued by companies authorized to do business in this State by the Superintendent of Insurance. (1) General Coverage for Vehicles with Seating Capacity of Less than Eight. For the purposes of insurance or other financial security, each Owner of a For-Hire Vehicle with a seating capacity of less than eight passengers (not including the Driver) must maintain coverage for each Vehicle owned in amounts not less than the following: (i) $100,000 per person, payable for those expenses specified in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of subdivision a of section 5102 of the New York State Insurance Law; (ii) $100,000 minimum liability and $300,000 maximum liability for bodily injury and death, as those terms are described and defined in section 370(1) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law; and (iii) $10,000 minimum liability for injury to or destruction of property. 35 RCNY § 59A-12(c)(1) Fine: $350 and suspension until compliance Appearance REQUIRED (2) Coverage for Vehicles with Seating Capacity of Eight to Fifteen. Each Owner of a For-Hire Vehicle with a seating capacity of at least eight but not more than 15 Passengers (not including the Driver) must maintain coverage for each Vehicle owned in amounts not less than the following: (i) $100,000 per person, payable for those expenses specified in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of subdivision a of section 5102 of the New York State Insurance Law; and (ii) $1,500,000 minimum liability for bodily injury or death to one or more persons, and because of injury to or destruction of property in any one accident, as those terms are described and defined in section 370(1) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. 35 RCNY § 59A-12(c)(2) Fine: $350 and suspension until compliance Appearance REQUIRED (3) Special Coverage for Luxury Limousines with Seating Capacity of Less than Eight. Each Owner of a Luxury Limousine with a seating capacity of fewer than eight Passengers must maintain coverage for each Vehicle in an amount of not less than: (i) $100,000 per person, payable for those expenses specified in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of subdivision a of section 5102 of the New York State Insurance Law; (ii) $500,000 per accident where one person is injured; and (iii) $1,000,000 per accident for all persons injured in that accident. (4) Coverage for For-Hire Vehicles with Seating Capacity of Sixteen or More. Each Owner of a For-Hire Vehicle with a seating capacity of at least 16 Passengers (not including the Driver) must maintain coverage for each Vehicle owned in amounts not less than the following: (i) $100,000 per person, payable for those expenses specified in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of subdivision a of section 5102 of the New York State Insurance Law; (ii) $5,000,000 minimum liability for bodily injury or death to one or more persons, and because of injury to or destruction of property in any one accident, as those terms are described and defined in section 370(1) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. 35 RCNY § 59A-12(c)(3) Fine: $350 and suspension until compliance Appearance REQUIRED (5) Policy Coverage Restrictions. Insurance policies covering Commission-licensed vehicles cannot have any limitations or restrictions on location or timeframes of coverage. Coverage provided under issued policies must be for 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, regardless of vehicle use or purpose. (6) Excess policies may be used to satisfy the Commission’s minimum coverage requirements with a company authorized to do business in this State by the Superintendent of Insurance. (7) Policy Information Required. Documentation submitted to the Commission for each vehicle covered by a policy must contain the vehicle identification number for each such vehicle, effective and end dates of the policy, coverage amounts, and Certificates of Liability. (i) Declaration pages are required upon Commission request and must contain the schedule of covered vehicles and the policy number. (ii) All documentation must be submitted electronically in a form approved by the Commission. 35 RCNY § 59A-12(c)(5), (6) & (7) Fine: $350 and suspension until compliance Appearance REQUIRED (d) Report of Collisions to Carrier and the Commission. (1) Report to Carrier. A For-Hire Vehicle Owner must immediately report in writing to Owner's insurance carrier all Collisions that are required to be reported to the insurance carrier involving Owner's For-Hire Vehicle(s). 35 RCNY § 59A-12(d)(1) Fine: $500 - $1,000 Appearance REQUIRED (2) Report to Commission. (i) A For-Hire Vehicle Owner must immediately report in writing to the Commission all Collisions that are required to be reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles (under § 605 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law) involving Owner's Vehicle(s). (ii) A copy of the report sent to the Department of Motor Vehicles must also be provided to the Commission within 10 days from the date by which the Owner is required to file the report with the DMV. 35 RCNY § 59A-12(d)(2) Fine: $150 and $25 for each day of violation thereafter and suspension until compliance Appearance REQUIRED (Amended City Record 9/22/2016, eff. 10/22/2016; amended City Record 5/10/2023, eff. 6/9/2023; amended City Record 2/4/2025, eff. 1/1/2026; amended City Record 9/25/2025, eff. 3/1/2026)

35 RCNY § 59A-13 Compliance with Law – Personal Conduct.

§ 59A-13 Compliance with Law – Personal Conduct. (a) Bribery Prohibited. (1) Appearance of Bribery. An Applicant or Licensee must not offer or give any gift, gratuity or thing of value to any employee, representative or member of the Commission, or any other public servant. 35 RCNY § 59A-13(a)(1) Fine: Revocation and $10,000 Appearance REQUIRED (2) Demand for Gratuity. A Licensee must immediately report to the Commission any request or demand for a gift, gratuity, or thing of value by any employee, representative, or member of the Commission or any other public servant. 35 RCNY § 59A-13(a)(2) Fine: $1,000 up to Revocation Appearance REQUIRED (3) Offer of Gift to Airport or Transportation Terminal Staff. A Licensee must not offer or give any gift, gratuity, or thing of value to a person or persons employed at any airport or other transportation terminal to provide ground transportation information services, dispatching service, security services, traffic and parking control, or baggage handling, whether or not the person or persons are employed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, LIRR, Metro-North, or any similar entity. 35 RCNY § 59A-13(a)(3) Vehicle Owner Fine: $250 – 1,000 Appearance REQUIRED (b) Fraud, Theft. While performing the duties and responsibilities of a Licensee, a Licensee must not commit or attempt to commit, alone or in concert with another, any act of fraud, misrepresentation or theft. 35 RCNY § 59A-13(b) Fine: $350 - 1,000 and/or suspension up to 60 days or revocation Appearance REQUIRED (c) Willful Acts of Omission. While performing the duties and responsibilities of a Licensee, a Licensee must not deliberately fail to perform any act where this failure is against the best interests of the public, although not specifically mentioned in these Rules. 35 RCNY § 59A-13(c) Fine: $150 - $350 and/or suspension up to 30 days or revocation Appearance REQUIRED (d) Willful Acts of Commission. While performing the duties and responsibilities of a Licensee, a Licensee must not deliberately perform or attempt to perform any act that is against the best interests of the public, although not specifically mentioned in these Rules. 35 RCNY § 59A-13(d) Fine: $150 – $350 and/or suspension up to 30 days or revocation Appearance REQUIRED (e) Threats, Harassment, Abuse. While performing the duties and responsibilities of a Licensee, a Licensee must not threaten, harass, or abuse any person. 35 RCNY § 59A-13(e) Fine: $350 - $1,000 and suspension up to 30 days Appearance REQUIRED (f) Use or Threat of Physical Force. While performing the duties and responsibilities of a Licensee or any act in connection with those duties, a Licensee must not use or attempt to use any physical force against a person. 35 RCNY § 59A-13(f) Fine: $500 - $1,500 and/or suspension up to 60 days or revocation Appearance REQUIRED (g) Threat or Harm to Service Animal. A Licensee must not distract, harm or use physical force against or attempt to distract, harm or use physical force against a Service Animal accompanying a person with a disability. 35 RCNY § 59A-13(g) Fine: $500 - $1,500 and/or suspension up to 60 days or revocation Appearance REQUIRED (h) Notice of Criminal Conviction. (1) A Licensee must notify the Commission within 15 calendar days after any felony conviction of the Licensee, or of any of Licensee's officers or members. (2) The notice must be in writing and must be accompanied by a certified copy of the certificate of disposition issued by the clerk of the court explaining what happened as a result of the conviction. 35 RCNY § 59A-13(h) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (i) Failure to Cooperate with Law Enforcement. (1) A Licensee must cooperate with all law enforcement officers and all authorized representatives of the Commission. (2) Cooperation includes, but is not limited to, responding to a request for the Licensee's name, License number, and any documents Licensee is required to have in his or her possession. 35 RCNY § 59A-13(i) Fine: $15 - $150 Appearance REQUIRED (j) Cooperation with the Commission. A Licensee must comply with the following required actions: (1) Answer truthfully all questions and comply as directed with all communications, directives, and summonses from the Commission or its representatives. (2) Within five business days following a request from the Commission, produce any Licenses or other documents the Licensee is required to have. 35 RCNY § 59A-13(j)(1)&(2) Fine: $300 and Suspension until compliance Appearance REQUIRED (3) Within 48 hours, a Licensee must respond to any contact from the Commission, seven days a week. 35 RCNY § 59A-13(j)(3) Fine: $500 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (k) Courtesy. A Licensee will be courteous to Passengers. 35 RCNY § 59A-13(k) Fine: $150 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (l) Facilitation of Sex Trafficking with a Vehicle. A Licensee must not Facilitate Sex Trafficking with a Vehicle. 35 RCNY § 59A-13(l) Fine: $10,000 and revocation. Appearance NOT REQUIRED (m) Retaliation. (1) A For-Hire Vehicle Owner must not retaliate against any Driver for making a good faith complaint against any Owner. (2) Retaliation will be broadly construed, and will include imposing any adverse condition or consequence on the Driver or withholding or withdrawing any beneficial condition or consequence from the Driver. 35 RCNY § 59A-13(m) Fine: $1,000 plus restitution to the driver for losses for the first violation and a fine of $10,000 plus restitution to the driver for the second violation within five years. Appearance NOT REQUIRED (Amended City Record 9/24/2015, eff. 10/24/2015; amended City Record 5/10/2023, eff. 6/9/2023)

35 RCNY § 59A-14 Compliance with Law – Miscellaneous.

§ 59A-14 Compliance with Law – Miscellaneous. (a) Alcohol and Drug Laws. A For-Hire Vehicle Owner must not knowingly allow an affiliated For-Hire Vehicle to be operated by a Driver who is under the influence of any drugs or alcohol or whose driving ability is in any way impaired. 35 RCNY § 59A-14(a) Fine: $10,000 and revocation Appearance REQUIRED (b) Payment of all Fines and Judgments. The holder of a For-Hire Vehicle License issued under this Chapter must satisfy any outstanding judgment and pay any civil penalty owed for a violation relating to traffic in a Qualified Jurisdiction or for a violation of the regulations of a Qualified Jurisdiction. 35 RCNY § 59A-14(b) Penalty: Suspension until satisfaction or payment Appearance NOT REQUIRED (c) Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax. (1) An Owner must pay the Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax due as described in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subdivision on an Owner's Vehicle as and when required by the Commission in these Rules. (2) An Owner must pay the amounts required in subdivision (g) of Section 35 RCNY § 59A-07, including interim payments, if any. (3) An Owner must also pay any additional Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax amount for any tax year or period which the New York City Department of Finance has notified the Commission is due and unpaid. 35 RCNY § 59A-14(c) Fine: $400 and suspension until compliance Appearance NOT REQUIRED

35 RCNY § 59A-15 Operations – Base Station Business Premises.

§ 59A-15 Operations – Base Station Business Premises. [Reserved.]

35 RCNY § 59A-16 Operations – Management Oversight (Use of Agents).

§ 59A-16 Operations – Management Oversight (Use of Agents). [Reserved.]

35 RCNY § 59A-17 Operations – Service Requirements (Customers).

§ 59A-17 Operations – Service Requirements (Customers). (a) No Required Ride-Sharing. An Owner of a For-Hire Vehicle must not require that any prospective Passenger share a ride with another prospective Passenger. 35 RCNY § 59A-17(a) Vehicle Fine: $50 Appearance NOT REQUIRED

35 RCNY § 59A-18 Operation – Responsibilities with Respect to Drivers.

§ 59A-18 Operation – Responsibilities with Respect to Drivers. (a) "Restricted Area". For the purposes of this subdivision, "restricted area" is defined as all public streets and sidewalks located on either side of the street on which the Vehicle's affiliated Base is located or within the city block front where the Base is located, including both sides of the street on which the Base is located. (b) Obey Traffic Rules in Restricted Area. The Owner of a For-Hire Vehicle must make sure that the Driver and Vehicle will obey all applicable traffic and parking regulations within the "restricted area". 35 RCNY § 59A-18(b) Vehicle Owner Fine: $50 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (c) Obey Noise, Littering and General Nuisance Laws. The Owner of a For-Hire Vehicle must make sure that the Driver and the Vehicle will not create a nuisance while stopped at the Base, such as engaging in horn honking, littering, or playing loud audio material within the "restricted area". 35 RCNY § 59A-18(c) Vehicle Owner Fine: $50 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (d) Business Requirements – Nondiscrimination. No Owner of a For-Hire Vehicle may discriminate against or impose any negative consequences on a Driver based on whether or not the Driver chooses to operate a For-Hire Vehicle with an Interior Advertising System, or based on the brand or affiliation of the Interior Advertising System. Negative consequences and/or discrimination include but are not limited to: refusing to lease a For-Hire Vehicle to a Driver, imposing an additional charge for leasing a For-Hire Vehicle without an Approved Electronic Tablet, reducing the compensation provided to the Driver, either directly or indirectly through manipulating the number or type of rides assigned to the Driver, or disciplinary action. 35 RCNY § 59A-18(d) Penalty: First Violation: $1,000 fine Second Violation: $1000 and/or Suspension for up to 30 days Appearance NOT REQUIRED (Amended City Record 2/4/2025, eff. 3/6/2025)

35 RCNY § 59A-19 Operations – Trip Record Information.

§ 59A-19 Operations – Trip Record Information. (a) Record-Keeping with Issuing Jurisdictions. Both of the following entities must ensure the requirements set forth in subdivision (b) below are met: (1) The holder of a For-Hire Vehicle License issued by the Commission for a Vehicle used in for hire transportation between New York City and an Issuing Jurisdiction (2) The holder of an Issuing Jurisdiction Vehicle License issued by a Qualified Jurisdiction for a vehicle used in For-Hire transportation between New York City and the Qualified Jurisdiction (b) Issuing Jurisdiction's Trip Record. The entities identified in (a) above must ensure that a record is made of each trip between New York City and the Issuing Jurisdiction. This record must contain: (1) A record is made prior to the commencement of the trip in the Trip Record carried in the vehicle. (2) The record is kept for a period of no less than one year after the trip. (3) The record is written legibly in ink and includes the following information: (i) The Passenger's name or other identifier (ii) The time of the scheduled pick-up of the Passenger (iii) The location of the scheduled pick-up of the Passenger (iv) The locations of any intermediate stops at which the Passenger is picked up or dropped off (v) The final destination of the Passenger (vi) The time the trip was completed. 35 RCNY § 59A-19(b) Fine: $300 Appearance NOT REQUIRED

35 RCNY § 59A-20 Operations – Current Contact Information.

§ 59A-20 Operations – Current Contact Information. (a) Mailing Address and Email Address. (1) A Vehicle Owner must report any change of Mailing Address or Email Address to the Commission in person or by mail within ten days of the change. 35 RCNY § 59A-20(a)(1) Vehicle Owner Fine: $100 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (2) Any communication from the Commission is sufficient if sent to the last Mailing Address provided by the For-Hire Vehicle Owner. (3) A Vehicle Owner must have a working Email Address at all times. (b) Capacity for 24-Hour Access. (1) A For-Hire Vehicle Owner must maintain a current telephone number on file with the Commission. (2) This number must be connected to an answering machine or must be a pager number, an answering service telephone number, or something similar that allows the Commission to reach the Vehicle Owner on a 24-hour basis. 35 RCNY § 59A-20(b) Vehicle Owner Fine: $100 Appearance NOT REQUIRED

35 RCNY § 59A-21 Leasing a For-Hire Vehicle.

§ 59A-21 Leasing a For-Hire Vehicle. (a) A For-Hire Vehicle Owner may lease a Vehicle to a Driver, or otherwise make a Vehicle available to a Driver for use in exchange for compensation, for any period of time if the Owner complies with the provisions of this section. (1) Written records required under this section must be provided to the Driver who is leasing or otherwise obtaining the use of the Vehicle and must be maintained in hard copy or electronically. (b) Lease Must Be in Writing. (1) All leases, including any amendments, must be in writing and signed by the lessor and leasing Driver. Electronic signatures are permissible for electronic leases. (2) A copy of the fully executed lease must be provided to the leasing Driver upon lease execution and upon the Driver's request. 35 RCNY § 59A-21(b)(1)-(2) Fine: $500 per missing lease Appearance NOT REQUIRED (3) Terms. The lease must provide: (i) The beginning date and time and ending date and time of the lease. (ii) All costs and possible fees that may be charged by the lessor. (A) For each cost and fee that will be charged, the lease must provide in clear and unambiguous language an explanation of the cost or fee. (B) For each cost and fee that may be charged, the lease must provide in clear and unambiguous language an explanation of the conditions that will result in the imposition of such cost or fee. (C) If a cancellation fee is included in the lease, the lease must specify the minimum prior notice that must be provided by Drivers to avoid the cancellation fee. (D) The lease must specify if the Driver will be responsible for physical damage to the vehicle. However, if the lessor Owner receives compensation for damages to the Vehicle incurred from an entity other than the Driver, any amount previously paid by the Driver as compensation for damages must be refunded to the Driver. (E) If the lease includes the conditional purchase of the Vehicle, the lease must provide the Vehicle sales price and an itemized total of all other fees and costs to be paid before title to the Vehicle will be passed to the Driver. (F) If the lessor permits subleasing, all restrictions on subleases must be specified in the lease. These restrictions must include, at a minimum, that only Drivers with a Valid TLC License may sublease the Vehicle. (G) If a security deposit is included in the lease, the terms and costs of the security deposit must be specified in the lease, including all costs that may be reimbursed from the security deposit. The lease must provide the number of days after termination of the lease, not to exceed 30 days, when the lessor will return the security deposit. (4) Overcharges. Every lease must contain clearly legible notice that overcharging a Driver is prohibited by the Commission's Rules, and that complaints of overcharges may be made to the Commission or by calling 311. (5) [Reserved.] (limitations on costs and fees related to the lease of a For-Hire Vehicle) 35 RCNY § 59A-21(b)(3)-(5) Fine: First violation: $500; Second and subsequent violations: $1,000 and/or suspension for up to 30 days. In addition to the penalty payable to the Commission, the Hearing Officer must order the lessor to pay restitution to the Driver, equal to the amount charged to the Driver in violation of this rule. Appearance REQUIRED (c) Fees Charged to Drivers. (1) A lessor may require payment of only those costs and fees provided in the lease. Requiring payment of costs and fees not provided in the lease is an overcharge. (2) A lessor cannot charge, request or accept a tip. (3) A lessor cannot require payment of a summons not written to the Driver, except the following summonses issued to the Vehicle Owner: (i) Any parking tickets or red light violations issued during the lease if the Driver was provided an opportunity to dispute the ticket; and (ii) Fines for violation of 35 RCNY § 59B-26(a), provided that such fine was assessed because of the conduct of the Driver, and provided further the lessor is able to show that the Driver had notice of the inspection date, and provided further that the lease clearly states that inspection of the Vehicle as required by 35 RCNY § 59B-26(a) is the responsibility of the Driver. 35 RCNY § 59A-21(c)(1)-(3) Fine: First violation: $500; Second and subsequent violations: $1,000 and/or suspension for up to 30 days. In addition to the penalty payable to the Commission, the Hearing Officer must order the lessor to pay restitution to the Driver, equal to the amount charged to the Driver in violation of this rule. Appearance REQUIRED (4) Vehicle Availability. The lease payment must be pro-rated if the Vehicle is unavailable for use during any part of the term of the lease for any reason that is not the lessee's responsibility. 35 RCNY § 59A-21(c)(4) Fine: First violation: $500; Second and subsequent violations: $1,000 and/or suspension for up to 30 days. In addition to the penalty payable to the Commission, the Hearing Officer must order the lessee to pay restitution to the Driver, equal to the amount charged to the Driver in violation of this rule. Appearance REQUIRED (5) Interior Advertising System Revenue. A lessor cannot charge, request or accept any fee from a driver for revenue generated from an Interior Advertising System. 35 RCNY § 59A-21(c)(5) Fine: First violation: $500; Second and subsequent violations: $1,000 and/or suspension for up to 30 days. In addition to the penalty payable to the Commission, the lessor must pay restitution to the Driver, equal to the amount charged to the Driver in violation of this rule. Appearance NOT REQUIRED (d) Driver Earnings. (1) Driver earnings received by the lessor must be remitted to the Driver. The lessor may only deduct costs and fees from the Driver's earnings if those costs and fees are specified in the lease as required in Subdivision (b) of this section and the lease further provides that such costs and fees will be withheld from the Driver's earnings. 35 RCNY § 59A-21(d)(1) Fine: First violation: $200 Second violation: $300 Third violation: $500 In addition to the penalty payable to the Commission, the Hearing Officer must order the lessor to pay restitution to the Driver, equal to the amount owed to the Driver. Appearance REQUIRED (2) Drivers must be paid earnings within one week of a trip's completion. 35 RCNY § 59A-21(d)(2) Fine: $100 In addition to the penalty payable to the Commission, the Hearing Officer must order the lessor to pay restitution to the Driver, equal to the cost to the Driver. Appearance NOT REQUIRED (e) Written Receipt. For every financial transaction completed under the lease or these Rules, the lessor must give a written receipt to the Driver. (1) The receipt must include the name of the Driver and the Vehicle license number. (2) The receipt must clearly state the following information with respect to the payment or deduction: (i) The date; (ii) The name of the recipient; (iii) The amount and calculations showing how the amount was determined; (iv) The purpose of the payment or deduction; (v) The number of the section of this chapter or provision of the lease that authorizes the payment or deduction; and (vi) For leases including the conditional purchase of the Vehicle, an accounting of the portion of each payment made under the lease that is devoted to the conditional purchase of the Vehicle, the cumulative amount paid towards the conditional purchase of the Vehicle, and the number of payments remaining. 35 RCNY § 59A-21(e) Fine: $200 per missing receipt Appearance REQUIRED (f) Records Maintenance. A lessor must maintain for a period of three years from the date a lease expires or is cancelled: (1) A copy of the executed lease and any lease amendments; (2) Records of all itemized earnings paid to Drivers; (3) Records of all itemized payments received from Drivers; (4) Records of all itemized security deposit withholdings; and (5) Records of all Drivers subleasing the Vehicle, including the dates and times of the sublease, the subleasing Drivers' names, DMV license number and TLC Driver License number. 35 RCNY § 59A-21(f) Fine: $100 for each missing item Appearance REQUIRED (g) Collective Bargaining Exception. The provisions of this section do not apply to lessors and Drivers whose business relationship is governed by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. (Added City Record 12/11/2018, eff. 1/10/2019; amended City Record 2/2/2023, eff. 3/4/2023; amended City Record 2/4/2025, eff. 3/6/2025)

35 RCNY § 59A-22 Operations – Reporting Requirements.

§ 59A-22 Operations – Reporting Requirements. [Reserved.]

35 RCNY § 59A-23 Operations – Rates and Tolls.

§ 59A-23 Operations – Rates and Tolls. (a) Tolls – How Tolls are Paid. (1) All For-Hire Vehicles must be equipped with a New York MTA Bridges & Tunnels EZ-Pass®. (2) When a For-Hire Vehicle drives through a toll plaza with an EZ-Pass®, MTA Bridges & Tunnels will automatically deduct the cost of the toll from an account maintained by the EZ-Pass® tag holder. (3) Passengers must pay for the toll, but only must pay the actual amount (often a discounted toll) charged to the EZ-Pass®. (4) Drivers must collect the proper toll amount from the passenger and forward it to the holder of the EZ-Pass® tag. (b) Tolls – What Tolls are Paid by Passenger. (1) On all trips within the City of New York, the passenger must pay: (i) All tolls incurred during the trip except for trips as follows: A. From the Rockaway Peninsula over the Cross Bay Veterans Bridge to Queens. B. From the Rockaway Peninsula over the Marine Parkway – Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge to Brooklyn. C. From Staten Island over the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge to Brooklyn. (ii) Two times the amount of the toll if incurred during the trip: A. From Queens over the Cross Bay Veterans Bridge to the Rockaway Peninsula. B. From Brooklyn over the Marine Parkway – Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge to the Rockaway Peninsula. C. From Brooklyn over the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge to Staten Island. (2) On trips beyond the City of New York, the passenger must pay all necessary tolls to and from the destination. (3) A Driver who charges a passenger more than the actual amount of the EZ-Pass® toll is guilty of an overcharge as prohibited by 35 RCNY § 80-17(a) and will be subject to the penalties provided in 35 RCNY § 80-02(e). (4) A Driver who fails to reimburse an EZ-Pass® tag holder for all toll charges incurred, including toll charges for which there is no passenger reimbursement, will be subject to the penalties provided for violation of 35 RCNY § 80-15(d)(4). (5) In addition to any other penalty permitted, the Commission can order restitution to a passenger or the EZ-Pass® tag holder. (Added City Record 2/2/2023, eff. 3/4/20232; amended City Record 10/30/2023, eff. 11/29/2023)

35 RCNY § 59A-24 Operations – EZ-Pass® Required.

§ 59A-24 Operations – EZ-Pass® Required. (a) EZ-Pass® Account. All For-Hire Vehicle Owners must participate in the EZ-Pass® New York Program by maintaining a current account with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority ("MTA Bridges and Tunnels" or "MTA B&T"). 35 RCNY § 59A-24(a) Fine: $100 and suspension until compliance Appearance REQUIRED (b) EZ-Pass® Tags Required on all For-Hire Vehicles. (1) For-Hire Vehicle Owners must either: (i) Equip all of Owner's For-Hire Vehicles with an MTA Bridges and Tunnels EZ-Pass® tag, each of which must be attached as required by MTA B&T, or (ii) Allow a Driver to use their personal EZ-Pass® tag. (2) For-Hire Vehicle Owners must have available at least one MTA Bridges and Tunnels tag for each of their For-Hire Vehicle licenses. (3) Owners must maintain a sufficient balance in their EZ-Pass® account, according to what is required by the EZ-Pass program. 35 RCNY § 59A-24(b) Fine: $100 and suspension until compliance Appearance REQUIRED (c) Driver Provides EZ-Pass® Tag. (1) A Driver can choose to use their own EZ-Pass® tag. (2) If a Driver uses their own EZ-Pass®, the Driver keeps the toll money paid by the passenger, or is reimbursed the amount of the toll(s) if the passenger pays by credit or debit card. (d) For-Hire Vehicle Owner Provides EZ-Pass® Tag. (1) Funds Accrue to Owner. When a For-Hire Vehicle Owner provides the EZ-Pass® tag, the Driver must ensure that all of the monies paid by a passenger for toll(s) accrue to the For-Hire Vehicle Owner. (i) If the customer pays by cash, the Driver will forward the money to the For-Hire Vehicle Owner at the end of the shift or lease. (ii) If the customer pays by credit or debit card, the For-Hire Vehicle Owner will retain any amount paid for toll(s). 35 RCNY § 59A-24(d)(1) Fine: $250 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (2) For-Hire Vehicle Owner can Require Driver to Maintain a "Replenishment" Account. (i) A For-Hire Vehicle Owner who is the EZ-Pass® tag holder can require a Driver who is Dispatched in one of Owner's For-Hire Vehicles for one or more shifts to maintain an EZ-Pass® replenishment account with the For-Hire Vehicle Owner. (ii) The For-Hire Vehicle Owner can require a Driver to maintain a maximum of $10 for every 12-hour shift included within a lease period, up to a maximum of $100, in the replenishment account for the benefit of For-Hire Vehicle Owner. (iii) The For-Hire Vehicle Owner can collect from the replenishment account any tolls paid by the For-Hire Vehicle Owner's EZ-Pass® account for a tag assigned to a Taxicab operated by the Driver, for which the For-Hire Vehicle Owner has not been reimbursed. (iv) Any funds held in the replenishment account that are not used to reimburse the For-Hire Vehicle Owner must be returned to a Driver within 30 days after the termination of the Driver's lease with the For-Hire Vehicle Owner. (v) An Agent has the same rights and obligations as a For-Hire Vehicle Owner under this paragraph 35 RCNY § 58-27(d)(2). 35 RCNY § 59A-24(d)(2) Fine: $250 plus restitution to the Driver of any replenishment account improperly retained by the For-Hire Vehicle Owner Appearance REQUIRED (Added City Record 2/2/2023, eff. 3/4/2023)

35 RCNY § 59A-25 Operations – Miscellaneous Operating Requirements.

§ 59A-25 Operations – Miscellaneous Operating Requirements. (a) Passenger Trips by Pre-Arrangement Only. (1) No For-Hire Vehicle Owner will allow Owner's Vehicle(s) to transport Passengers for hire other than through pre-arrangement with a Base licensed by the Commission. (2) A For-Hire Vehicle Owner will be liable for penalties for any violation of this section. 35 RCNY § 59A-25(a) Vehicle: during any license term, $100 for the first violation during such term, with the penalty increasing by $100 for each subsequent violation up to a maximum of $10,000. Appearance REQUIRED (b) [Repealed.] (Amended City Record 7/7/2016, eff. 8/6/2016)

35 RCNY § 59A-26 Vehicles – Inspections.

§ 59A-26 Vehicles – Inspections. (a) Tri-Annual Inspections. (1) For-Hire Vehicles must be regularly inspected three times every year, including at least once every four months. 35 RCNY § 59A-04(e)(1) and (f)(1) specifies that inspections required for new and renewal applications must be done at the Commission's Safety and Emissions Division facility, except as specifically set forth in 35 RCNY § 59A-04(e) and (f); the other required inspections can be done at any DMV registered facility. (2) Exception for vehicles seating 10 or more passengers (including the driver) and stretched vehicles. A Vehicle which either: (i) seats 10 or more passengers and is not exempt from NYS Department of Transportation operating authority and inspection requirements, or (ii) has been modified after manufacture and which is not exempt from NYS Department of Transportation operating authority and inspection requirements must be inspected two times a year by the NYS Department of Transportation. Each Inspection will be performed as required by the NYS Department of Transportation and its regulations. 35 RCNY § 59A-26(a) Fine: $100 and suspension of the Vehicle Owner License until any defect found is corrected or until the vehicle passes inspection, including any applicable inspection by the NYS DOT. Appearance REQUIRED (b) On-Street Inspections. Any officer or employee of the Commission designated by the Chairperson or any police officer can conduct on-street inspections of any For-Hire Vehicle operating within New York City to assure compliance with all applicable laws and rules and can order the Vehicle to report to the Commission's inspection facility. 35 RCNY § 59A-26(b) Fine: Suspension of For-Hire Vehicle License or recognition of issuing jurisdiction vehicle License until compliance. Appearance NOT REQUIRED

35 RCNY § 59A-27 Vehicles – Meets Safety Standards.

§ 59A-27 Vehicles – Meets Safety Standards. (a) Unsafe or Unfit Vehicles. (1) No For-Hire Vehicle can be used in a For-Hire Vehicle service when the Commission or the New York State DMV has determined that the vehicle is unsafe or unfit for use as a For-Hire Vehicle and the Owner has been directed to remove the vehicle from service. (2) If the Chairperson has determined that the Vehicle is unsafe or unfit, the Decals will be confiscated by the Chairperson. (3) If the New York State DMV or a DMV inspection facility other than the Commission has determined that the Vehicle is unsafe or unfit, the Vehicle Owner must return the Decals to the Chairperson within 72 hours of issuance of the determination. (4) If the Chairperson has any reason to believe that any For-Hire Vehicle is unsafe or unfit for use, the Chairperson can order the Vehicle to report to the Commission's inspection facility. (5) The License of an Owner who operates a vehicle that has been determined to be unsafe or unfit for use will be summarily suspended. 35 RCNY § 59A-27(a) Fine: $100 – 350 and/or suspension up to 30 days; Suspension until compliance. Appearance REQUIRED (b) Seat and Shoulder Belts. Each For-Hire Vehicle must have all seat belts and shoulder belts clearly visible, accessible, and in good working order. 35 RCNY § 59A-27(b) Fine: $100 – 250 Appearance REQUIRED (c) Shoulder Belts Required. In addition to seat belts for each seating position and shoulder belts for both outside front seat positions, all For-Hire Vehicles must be equipped with shoulder belts for both outside Passenger rear seat positions. 35 RCNY § 59A-27(c) Fine: $100 – 250 Appearance REQUIRED (d) Correct Defect Directives. A For-Hire Vehicle Owner must comply with all Commission notices and directives to correct defects in the Vehicle. 35 RCNY § 59A-27(d) Fine: $50 and suspension until the defective condition is corrected Appearance REQUIRED (e) Daily Personal Inspection by Owner. A For-Hire Vehicle Owner must not permit a For-Hire Vehicle to be operated without daily personal inspection and reasonable determination that all equipment, including brakes, lights, signals, and Passenger seatbelts and shoulder belts, are in good working order and meet all the requirements of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and these Rules. 35 RCNY § 59A-27(e) Fine: $150 if plead guilty before a hearing; $200 if found guilty following a hearing. Appearance NOT REQUIRED (Amended City Record 9/22/2016, eff. 10/22/2016)

35 RCNY § 59A-28 Vehicles – Miscellaneous Requirements and Vehicle Retirement.

§ 59A-28 Vehicles – Miscellaneous Requirements and Vehicle Retirement. (a) Post-Manufacture Alterations. (1) No For-Hire Vehicle can be altered after manufacture: (i) To increase its length, width, weight or seating capacity, or (ii) To modify its chassis and/or body design. (2) Exception for all types of Vehicles. A For-Hire Vehicle can also be altered, after manufacture, provided that the Vehicle, as modified, meets all of the following: (i) The modification has been made under a program approved in advance by the original vehicle manufacturer, and (ii) The alteration has been performed by an entity approved and certified by the vehicle manufacturer to perform such alterations. (iii) An original, unaltered, approved vehicle modifier's certification sticker must be affixed to the Vehicle on the left center post or hinge post. (3) Exception for Vehicles seating 10 or more passengers (including the driver) and NOT exempt from NYS DOT Requirements. A For-Hire Vehicle can be altered, after manufacture, provided that the Vehicle, as modified, meets all of the following: (i) The Vehicle, as modified, has been approved by the NYS Commissioner of Motor Vehicles under Section 401(1)(b) of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. (ii) The Vehicle has passed inspection by the NYS Department of Transportation under 17 NYCRR § 720. (iii) For such modified For-Hire Vehicles, the inspections required by 35 RCNY § 59A-04(e) and (f) and 35 RCNY § 59A-26(a) and the requirement to meet safety standards set forth in 35 RCNY § 59A-27, will be inspections of, and determinations by, the NYS Department of Transportation. (iv) A modified For-Hire Vehicle must still pass a visual inspection at the Commission's Safety and Emissions Division at application and renewal as required by 35 RCNY § 59A-04(e) and (f). (v) The For-Hire Vehicle must be properly registered with the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles and must have been re-registered after completion of the modification. (vi) The Vehicle must carry the modifier's sticker certifying that the modification was conducted in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. (vii) The modifier of the Vehicle must certify that it is registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (viii) The modifier of the Vehicle must provide a warranty that the vehicle will be free from defects in material and workmanship, including that the chassis and frame will be free from defects for a period of 3 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. (ix) The modifier of the Vehicle must maintain a General Liability Insurance Policy in a minimum amount of $5,000,000. (4) Exception for Vehicles seating 10 or more passengers (including the driver) and exempt from NYS DOT Requirements. A For-Hire Vehicle can be altered, after manufacture, provided that the Vehicle, as modified, meets all of the following: (i) The For-Hire Vehicle must be properly registered with the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles and must have been re-registered after completion of the modification. (ii) The Vehicle must carry the modifier's sticker certifying that the modification was conducted in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. (iii) The modifier of the Vehicle must certify that it is registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (iv) The modifier of the Vehicle must provide a warranty that the vehicle will be free from defects in material and workmanship, including that the chassis and frame will be free from defects for a period of 3 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. (v) The modifier of the Vehicle must maintain a General Liability Insurance Policy in a minimum amount of $5,000,000. (5) Exception for modified Vehicles seating 9 or fewer and exempt from NYS DOT inspection and operating authority requirements. A For-Hire Vehicle can be altered, after manufacture, even if the original vehicle manufacturer has not approved the program, provided that the Vehicle, as modified, meets all of the following: (i) The For-Hire Vehicle must be properly registered with the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles and must have been re-registered after completion of the modification. (ii) The Vehicle must carry the modifier's sticker certifying that the modification was conducted in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. (iii) The modifier of the Vehicle must certify that it is registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (iv) The modifier of the Vehicle must provide a warranty that the vehicle will be free from defects in material and workmanship, including that the chassis and frame will be free from defects for a period of 3 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. (v) The modifier of the Vehicle must maintain a General Liability Insurance Policy in a minimum amount of $5,000,000. (6) Exception for modified Vehicles seating 9 or fewer and NOT exempt from NYS DOT inspection and operating authority requirements. A For-Hire Vehicle can be altered, after manufacture, even if the original vehicle manufacturer has not approved the program, provided that the Vehicle, as modified, meets all of the following: (i) The Vehicle, as modified, has been approved by the NYS Commissioner of Motor Vehicles under Section 401(1)(b) of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. (ii) The Vehicle has passed inspection by the NYS Department of Transportation under 17 NYCRR § 720. (iii) For such modified For-Hire Vehicles, the inspections required by 35 RCNY § 59A-04(e) and (f) and 35 RCNY § 59A-26(a) and the requirement to meet safety standards set forth in 35 RCNY § 59A-27, will be inspections of, and determinations by, the NYS Department of Transportation. (iv) A modified For-Hire Vehicle must still pass a visual inspection at the Commission's Safety and Emissions Division at application and renewal as required by 35 RCNY § 59A-04(e) and (f). (v) The For-Hire Vehicle must be properly registered with the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles and must have been re-registered after completion of the modification. (vi) The Vehicle must carry the modifier's sticker certifying that the modification was conducted in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. (vii) The modifier of the Vehicle must certify that it is registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (viii) The modifier of the Vehicle must provide a warranty that the vehicle will be free from defects in material and workmanship, including that the chassis and frame will be free from defects for a period of 3 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. (ix) The modifier of the Vehicle must maintain a General Liability Insurance Policy in a minimum amount of $5,000,000. 35 RCNY § 59A-28(a) Vehicle Owner Fine: $10,000 and License suspension until compliance if alteration is not approved or revocation if the vehicle is not brought into compliance within 30 days Appearance REQUIRED (b) Proper Vehicle Identification Required. (1) License Plate Number Matches. The license plate number on the motor vehicle tax stamp, on the state registration certificate, and on the Commission Decals must match each other and must match the number on the license plates applied to the Vehicle. 35 RCNY § 59A-28(b)(1) Fine: $200 if plead guilty before a hearing; $300 if found guilty following a hearing. Appearance NOT REQUIRED (2) Vehicle Identification Number Matches. The last six digits of the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the Commission Decals must match the last six digits of the VIN on the state registration, and the VIN on the Vehicle. 35 RCNY § 59A-28(b)(2) Fine: $100 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (3) T & LC License Plates. A For-Hire Vehicle that is registered in New York must have New York State license plates affixed to the Vehicle that are embossed with the legend "T & LC". 35 RCNY § 59A-28(b)(3) Fine: $100 – $350 and Suspension until compliance Appearance NOT REQUIRED (c) Two-Door Vehicles Prohibited. No For-Hire Vehicle can be a two door vehicle. 35 RCNY § 59A-28(c) Fine: Suspension of the Vehicle Owner License Appearance REQUIRED (d) [Repealed.] (Amended City Record 7/7/2016, eff. 8/6/2016)

35 RCNY § 59A-29 Vehicles – Markings & Advertising.

§ 59A-29 Vehicles – Markings & Advertising. (a) Valid License Decals. (1) Three Valid Commission License Decals must be plainly visible and affixed to the Vehicle in the following locations: (i) One Decal must be on the lower front right side of the windshield (ii) One Decal must be on the lower rear corner of each of the two rear quarter windows; if there are no rear quarter windows, the Decals must be on the lower rear window just above the rear door. (iii) The Decals must be affixed by Commission staff. (2) New Decals must be placed on the Vehicle by the Commission Safety and Emissions Division: (i) When the License is renewed; (ii) If the Vehicle is replaced, changes affiliation, or changes its license plates. (3) Exception for Luxury Limousines. Any For-Hire Vehicle that is a Luxury Limousine will only be required to have a single Commission Decal affixed to the lower right side of the front windshield. 35 RCNY § 59A-29(a) Failure to have proper Decal(s): $500 for the first offense in 12 months $1,000 for the second and subsequent offenses within a 12-month period and suspension of the For-Hire Vehicle License until compliance. Appearance NOT REQUIRED (b) Valid Registration Sticker. A Valid registration sticker from an authorized state motor vehicle department must be affixed to the left front windshield so as to be plainly visible. 35 RCNY § 59A-29(b) Fine: $100 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (c) Inspection Sticker. A Valid New York State DMV inspection sticker that has no fewer than eight months left before the sticker expires must be plainly visible on the front left side of the front windshield. 35 RCNY § 59A-29(c) Vehicle Owner Fine: $100 and suspension of the Vehicle Owner License until any defect found is corrected Penalty Points: 1. Appearance REQUIRED (d) Prohibited Colors for Vehicle Exteriors. No For-Hire Vehicle can be, in whole or in part, any shade of Taxicab Yellow, and no For-Hire Vehicle not licensed and Valid to operate as a Street Hail Livery can be, in whole or in part, any shade of Apple Green as authorized for use with a Street Hail Livery provided in 35 RCNY Chapter 82 of these Rules. 35 RCNY § 59A-29(d) Fine: $350 for the first violation; $500 for the second violation in 24 months; revocation for the third violation in 36 months Appearance REQUIRED (e) Prohibited Advertising. (1) An Owner must not display any advertising on the exterior or the interior of a For-Hire Vehicle unless the advertising has been authorized by the Commission and a License has been issued to the Owner following the provisions of the Administrative Code. (2) The Commission will not approve any advertising for the exterior of a For-Hire Vehicle that consists, in whole or in part, of roof top advertising. (3) An Owner must not display or attempt to display any advertising on the interior of a For-Hire Vehicle unless the advertising has been authorized by the Commission and a License has been issued to the Interior Advertising Provider in accordance with the provisions of Subchapter 59E of 35 RCNY Chapter 59. 35 RCNY § 59A-29(e) Fine: 100 if plead guilty before a hearing; $200 if found guilty following a hearing Appearance NOT REQUIRED (f) Motor Vehicle Tax Stamp. (1) For Vehicles registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles prior to April 30, 1999, a Valid NYC commercial use motor vehicle tax stamp must be affixed to the front right side of the windshield of the Vehicle so as to be plainly visible. (2) For Vehicles registered after April 30, 1999, the Owner must show proof that the required commercial use motor vehicle tax for the current tax period has been paid. 35 RCNY § 59A-29(f) Fine: $100 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (g) Base Station Affiliation Signs. For-Hire Vehicles must identify their Affiliated Base Station on the exterior of the Vehicle as follows: (1) The name of the Base Station, its License number and telephone number in one of the following ways: (i) In letters and numerals at least one-and-one-half inches in height, on the outside of a door or doors on both sides of the Vehicle, below the windows and at least six inches above the bottom of the door(s); (ii) In letters and numerals at least one inch in height in one location on the rear of the Vehicle below the rear window, and at least six inches above the bottom of the rear of the Vehicle, or (iii) Both on the doors and rear of the Vehicle. (2) The letters and numerals must be of a color that contrasts with the color of the body of the Vehicle so that it is easy to see and read. (3) Lettering and numbering must be spaced to provide easy legibility and, if placed on doors on both sides of the Vehicle must be identical on both sides of the livery. (4) All Decals must be semi-permanent adhesive stickers. (5) Exemption. Luxury Limousines and Black Cars are exempt from the requirements of this subdivision. 35 RCNY § 59A-29(g) Fine: $25 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (h) Required Signage for Accessible Vehicles. Any Accessible Vehicle licensed by the Commission must display signs that identifies the Vehicle as an Accessible Vehicle. The signs design will be provided by the Commission on its Web site or through other appropriate means as announced on its Web site. The signs must be placed on the Vehicle as follows: (1) Must be located on the exterior of the C-pillars of a sedan or an SUV or on the exterior of the D-pillars of a minivan, on both sides of the Vehicle. (2) Must be visible to Passengers entering the accessible Vehicle. 35 RCNY § 59A-29(h) Fine: $75 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (i) Required Signage for Clean-Air Vehicles. Any Clean Air For-Hire Vehicle licensed by the Commission must display signs that identify the Vehicle as a Clean Air Vehicle. The signs design will be provided by the Commission on its Web site or through other appropriate means as announced on its Web site. The signs must be placed on the Vehicle as follows: (1) Must be located on the exterior of the C-pillars of a sedan or an SUV or on the exterior of the D-pillars of a minivan, on both sides of the Vehicle. (2) Must be visible to Passengers entering the clean air vehicle. 35 RCNY § 59A-29(i) Fine: $75 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (j) Required Sticker. Each For hire-vehicle must display an internal safety sticker, with the following inscription: "Turning? People are Crossing." The dimensions of the sticker are 3.5 inches wide by 2.5 inches high. The sticker must be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. The sticker must be placed in the Vehicle as follows: (1) On the inside of the front windshield, in the center and adjacent to the top of the windshield directly behind the rearview mirror. (2) In such a manner not to obstruct the driver's view. 35 RCNY § 59A-29(j)(1) and (2) Fine: $75 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (k) Optional Sticker. For hire-vehicles may display an optional external sticker, with the following inscription: "The choices you make behind the wheel matter." The dimensions of the sticker are 15 inches wide by 4 inches wide. The sticker may be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. If displayed, the sticker must be placed on the Vehicle as follows: (1) On the rear bumper of the vehicle. (l) Required Sticker. Each For Hire-Vehicle must display an internal safety sticker, with the following inscription: "ATTENTION: Assaulting A Driver Is Punishable By Up to Twenty-Five Years in Prison." The dimensions of the sticker are 8.0 inches wide by 2.0 inches high. The sticker must be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. The sticker must be placed in the Vehicle as follows: (1) Incorporated into the Livery Bill of Rights. The provisions of this subdivision do not apply to black cars and luxury limousines. (m) Optional Sticker. Each For Hire-Vehicle may display an external safety sticker, with the following inscription: "Taxi and Limousine Drivers Are Protected By New York State Law ATTENTION: Assaulting A Driver Is Punishable By Up to Twenty-Five Years in Prison." The dimensions of the sticker are 3.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches high. The sticker may be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. The sticker must be placed in the Vehicle as follows: (1) On a rear passenger window. 35 RCNY § 59A-29(l)(1) Fine: $50 if plead guilty before a hearing, $75 if found guilty following a hearing Appearance NOT REQUIRED (n) Required Decal. Each For-Hire Vehicle with Hearing Induction Loop capability must display a Hearing Induction Loop Decal. The decal will feature the International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss, described as the profile of an ear with a wide diagonal line running from the bottom left to the top right. The symbol contrast shall be light on dark or dark on light. A "T" will be placed in the lower right-hand corner of the decal. The decal will include the language "Induction loop installed. Switch hearing aid to T-coil." The decal will be placed as follows: (1) As directed by the Chairperson. 35 RCNY § 59A-29(n)(1) Fine: $50 if plead guilty before a hearing, $75 if found guilty following a hearing Appearance NOT REQUIRED (o) Required Decal. Each For-Hire Vehicle must display decals provided by the Commission warning passengers to look for cyclists before opening the door. Such decals must be placed on the inside of both rear passenger doors. 35 RCNY § 59A-29(o) Fine: $50 if plead guilty before a hearing; $75 if found guilty following a hearing. No penalty for missing decal if condition is corrected within 10 days Appearance NOT REQUIRED (Amended City Record 1/28/2016, eff. 2/27/2016; amended City Record 2/4/2025, eff. 3/6/2025; amended City Record 9/25/2025, eff. 10/25/2025)

35 RCNY § 59A-30 Vehicles – Items Required to be in Vehicle.

§ 59A-30 Vehicles – Items Required to be in Vehicle. (a) Required Items. Each For-Hire Vehicle must have: (1) On the right visor, on top of the right side of the dashboard, or in the glove compartment: (i) The certificate of registration or a legible copy of it (ii) The insurance card or a legible copy of it (2) A protective holder to display the TLC Driver License attached to the back of the driver's seat. (3) Exception for Black Cars and Luxury Limousines. (i) Black Cars and Luxury Limousines must comply with all requirements of this subdivision (a) except that these Vehicles will not be required to have a protective holder mounted behind the driver's seat to display the TLC Driver License. (ii) The TLC Driver License must, however, be displayed in the Vehicle in a way so as to be clearly visible from the Passenger seat and available for inspection by the Passenger upon request. 35 RCNY § 59A-30(a)(1)-(3) Fine: $50 for each violation of this rule; however, no fine for a violation of this rule can exceed $100 Appearance REQUIRED (4) Livery Passengers' Bill of Rights. (i) Every Livery Vehicle Owner must post a Livery Passengers' Bill of Rights in a form and format prescribed by the Commission. (ii) The Commission will post the proper form and format on its Web site or will provide the information through other appropriate means that will be posted on its Web site. (iii) The Livery Passengers' Bill of Rights must be placed in a protective holder attached to the back of the front Passenger's seat. 35 RCNY § 59A-30(a)(4) Fine: $100 if plead guilty before a hearing; $150 if found guilty following a hearing. Appearance NOT REQUIRED (5) Modified Vehicles. If the Vehicle has been modified after manufacture and IS exempt from NYS Department of Transportation inspection and authorization requirements, a copy of the valid exemption letter from the NYS Department of Transportation must be kept in the Vehicle at all times. 35 RCNY § 59A-30(a)(5) Fine: $100. Appearance NOT REQUIRED (6) A copy of the receipt issued by the Commission, if any, or other proof of payment of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax. 35 RCNY § 59A-30(a)(6) Fine: $75 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (b) Trip Record. (1) The Trip Record required in 35 RCNY § 59A-19(b) must be kept in the Vehicle during any trip between New York City and an Issuing Jurisdiction, including a trip through either New York City or an Issuing Jurisdiction. (2) On request, the Trip Record must be presented for inspection to any police officer or peace officer acting in his or her special duties or to other persons authorized by the Commission or by the Issuing Jurisdiction. (3) Failure to present the Trip Record as required when requested by an authorized person will be presumptive evidence of an unlicensed operation. 35 RCNY § 59A-30(b) Fine: $300 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (Amended City Record 9/22/2016, eff. 10/22/2016)

35 RCNY § 59A-31 Vehicle – Equipment.

§ 59A-31 Vehicle – Equipment. (a) Heating and Air Conditioning. The Owner of a For-Hire Vehicle must be responsible for ensuring that the Vehicle is equipped with functioning heating and air conditioning equipment. 35 RCNY § 59A-31(a) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (b) Roof Light. A For-Hire Vehicle must not be equipped with a roof light, except for a Vehicle that operates primarily in Staten Island and is affiliated with a Base located in Staten Island. A roof light on a Staten Island Vehicle must be approved. 35 RCNY § 59A-31(b) Fine: $350 – first violation $500 – second violation in 24 months Revocation for third violation in 36 months Appearance REQUIRED (c) Taximeter. No For-Hire Vehicle can be equipped with a Taximeter except a wheelchair accessible Livery which is participating in the dispatch program as described in 35 RCNY Chapter 3 of this title or a Street Hail Livery pursuant to 35 RCNY § 59B-51. 35 RCNY § 59A-31(c) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (d) Distress Signaling Light – Livery Vehicle. (1) Requirement. Livery Vehicles must be equipped with a help or distress signaling light system as required by the specifications in 35 RCNY § 59C-03. 35 RCNY § 59A-31(d) Fine: $175 and suspension until the condition is corrected. Respondent must provide a condition corrected form issued by the TLC's Safety and Emissions Division. Appearance NOT REQUIRED (e) Electronic Dispatching Device. In addition to the dispatch equipment required by the Vehicle's affiliated Base pursuant to 35 RCNY § 59B-15(d)(1), a For-Hire Vehicle may be equipped with the following electronic device(s) provided that that the device(s) is mounted in a fixed position and not hand-held and use of the electronic device(s) is limited to either voice or one-touch preprogrammed buttons or keys while the Vehicle is in motion: (1) If the dispatch equipment required by the Vehicle's affiliated Base is capable of accepting dispatches from other Bases, ONE electronic device that is used to accept dispatches from a Base. (2) If the dispatch equipment required by the Vehicle's affiliated Base is not capable of accepting dispatches from other Bases, TWO electronic devices that are used to accept dispatches from a Base. (f) Approved Electronic Tablet. A For-Hire Vehicle may be equipped with one Approved Electronic Tablet pursuant to 35 RCNY § 59E-22(i), provided that the device is mounted in a fixed position and not hand-held, and provided further that the Driver’s use of the Approved Electronic Tablet is limited to either voice or preprogrammed buttons while the vehicle is in motion. 35 RCNY § 59A-31(f) Fine: $250 if plead guilty before a hearing; $350 if found guilty following a hearing. Appearance NOT REQUIRED (Amended City Record 6/29/2015, eff. 7/29/2015; amended City Record 12/9/2020, eff. 1/8/2021; amended City Record 6/30/2021, eff. 7/30/2021; amended City Record 2/4/2025, eff. 3/6/2025)

35 RCNY § 59A-32 Vehicle Equipment – Partitions for Livery Vehicles. [Repealed] (Repealed City Record 9/22/2023, eff. 10/22/2023)

35 RCNY § 59A-33 Vehicle Equipment – In-Vehicle Camera System (IVCS).

§ 59A-33 Vehicle Equipment – In-Vehicle Camera System (IVCS). (a) Required Signage About In-Vehicle Camera System. Each For-Hire Vehicle equipped with an in-vehicle camera system must display Decals on each rear Passenger window, visible to the outside, that contain the following information in letters at least one-half inch high: "This vehicle is equipped with camera security. You will be photographed." 35 RCNY § 59A-33(a) Fine: $50 if plead guilty before a hearing; $100 if found guilty following a hearing. Appearance NOT REQUIRED (Amended City Record 9/22/2023, eff. 10/22/2023)

35 RCNY § 59A-34 Taxicab Specific Vehicle Equipment.

§ 59A-34 Taxicab Specific Vehicle Equipment. [Reserved.]

35 RCNY § 59A-35 Penalty Points for For-Hire Vehicles.

§ 59A-35 Penalty Points for For-Hire Vehicles. (a) Four Penalty Points Requires License Revocation. The License of any For-Hire Vehicle that accumulates four penalty points for violations during any License term will be revoked. (b) Points Accrued but not Assessed Before Renewal. (1) If points are imposed after a Vehicle License has been renewed based on a violation that occurred before the renewal, the points will be added to the total points accumulated by the Vehicle before its renewal. (2) If the additional Points raise the total number to four or more Points, the Vehicle License will be revoked. (c) Revocation Process. (1) The Chairperson can begin revocation proceedings whenever a Licensee has been assessed four or more points during the current term of that License. (2) The Licensee's License can also be revoked as part of the decision imposing the final point necessary for revocation. (3) At any time revocation of a Base License is mandated and the last penalty point arises from the same incident that created the For-Hire Vehicle License revocation mandate, separate proceedings must be held for the Base License revocation and the Vehicle License revocation. (d) The Chairperson will develop a point reduction program applicable to Vehicles and Bases. (e) No penalty points will be imposed for violations occurring before August 1, 2009.

35 RCNY § 59A-36 Storage of For-Hire Vehicle Licenses.

§ 59A-36. Storage of For-Hire Vehicle Licenses. (a) Short-Term For-Hire Vehicle License Storage Program. (1) Description of Program. A Licensee may put their For-Hire Vehicle License in storage with the Commission for up to 90 days once during every two year license term, during which time the TLC will not enforce insurance or inspection requirements set forth in this Subchapter 59A, or pursuant to any other applicable TLC rules, subject to the following terms. (2) Application, Criteria and Approval. In order to be placed into the Short-Term For-Hire Vehicle License Storage Program: (i) All suspensions must be cleared, and the licensee must pay all fines and fees due to TLC, (ii) Plates must be surrendered to the DMV within 60 days prior to the storage date, (iii) The licensee must submit an application as set forth by the Commission, and (iv) Licenses with pending transfers will not be permitted to go into storage. (3) Removal from Storage. To remove a license from storage, a Licensee must submit an application as prescribed by the Commission, and if the period the license is in storage exceeds the renewal date, the licensee must complete all renewal requirements. (4) Licenses Remaining in Storage at the End of the Storage Period. Any For-Hire Vehicle License not taken out of storage when the 90-day period has ended will be subject to fines and suspension for failure to follow directives to exit the storage program as set forth in 35 RCNY § 59A-13(j)(1), as well as revocation for non-use pursuant to 35 RCNY § 59A-08(c) if they are not in use for 60 or more days after the 90-day storage period has ended. (b) COVID-19 For-Hire Vehicle License Storage Program, End of Program. (1) End of Program. The COVID-19 For-Hire Vehicle License Storage Program established in 2020 ends on August 31, 2023. (2) Licenses Remaining in Storage at the End of the Program. Any For-Hire Vehicle License not taken out of storage when the COVID-19 For-Hire Vehicle License Storage Program ends on August 31, 2023 will not be transferred to the new Short-Term For-Hire Vehicle License Storage Program. For-Hire Vehicle Licenses in storage after the program end date, August 31, 2023, that are not expired will be subject to fines and suspension for failure to follow directives to exit the storage program as set forth in 35 RCNY § 59A-13(j)(1), as well as revocation for non-use pursuant to 35 RCNY § 59A-08(c) if they are not in use for 60 or more days after the program has ended. (Added City Record 9/29/2023, eff. 10/29/2023)
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCrules/0-0-0-68004Fetched: 10/24/2026

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