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What is NYC AC § 28-401.19.3.2?

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This section outlines the conditions under which a registered general contractor may face suspension of their registration due to repeated violations related to stop work orders, public health or safety, structural integrity, or fire safety. The Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the enforcing agency. Applies to registered general contractors in New York City.

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§ 28-401.19.3.2 General contractor registration.

AC § 28-401.19.3.2

Any registered general contractor who has defaulted at or been found liable after proceedings before the environmental control board or in an adjudication in criminal court of violations of any provisions of this code relating to a stop work order, public health or safety, structural integrity, building in compliance with approved construction documents or fire safety three times within any 24-month period shall be subject to immediate suspension of his or her registration, pending a hearing and determination at office of administrative trials and hearings (OATH) or its successor agency, as applicable. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

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