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What is the scope of Chapter 53 of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission Rules?
What is the scope of Chapter 53 of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission Rules?
This Chapter sets the requirements and rules for the dispatch of accessible taxicabs and accessible street hail liveries, and applies to drivers and owners of such vehicles, as well as agents of medallion owners and accessible street hail liveries.
What is considered unlicensed activity according to Section 53-02(a) of the rules?
What is considered unlicensed activity according to Section 53-02(a) of the rules?
Unlicensed activity is the act of providing or advertising the provision of any Commission-regulated for hire transportation service by a licensee whose license is suspended, revoked, or expired and not yet renewed, or by a 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.
How long does a respondent have to pay fines for violating Chapter 53 of the rules and what happens if the fine is not paid on time?
How long does a respondent have to pay fines for violating Chapter 53 of the rules and what happens if the fine is not paid on time?
Fines are due within 30 days of the day the respondent is found guilty of the violation. If the fine is not paid by the due date, the Commission will notify the respondent in writing that their license will be suspended in 10 business days until the fine is paid, unless the respondent demonstrates to the Commission that the fine has been paid.
