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What is NYC AC § 28-401.22?

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This section outlines the process for deactivating a license when the holder is no longer actively engaged in the licensed trade or business. The licensee must continue to pay renewal fees during deactivation and cannot practice or represent themselves as a licensee. Applies to individuals holding licenses issued by the department.

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§ 28-401.22 Deactivation of license.

AC § 28-401.22

In the event that the holder of a license is no longer actively engaged as a licensee in a trade or business licensed by the department, the licensee may submit his or her license for deactivation pursuant to department rules. During the period of deactivation, the licensee must continue to pay the license renewal fee required under this chapter for each year of the deactivation period. The holder of a deactivated license may not practice in the trade or business as a licensee or hold himself or herself out as a licensee during the period of deactivation. Application for reactivation of a deactivated license without re-examination shall be made within a time period prescribed by rule and subject to a demonstration of work experience in the trade satisfactory to the commissioner during the time that the license was deactivated.

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