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What is NYC AC § 28-419.5.3?

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This section outlines the conditions under which the OATH judge may release a vehicle and/or tools used in unlicensed or unregistered activities. The release is contingent upon the payment of applicable fines, civil penalties, and reasonable costs of removal and storage, or the initiation of a forfeiture action by the department. Applies to individuals involved in unlicensed activities with vehicles or tools.

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§ 28-419.5.3 Release following finding of violation.

AC § 28-419.5.3

If the OATH judge finds that the vehicle and/or tools were used in connection with unlicensed or unregistered activity, the department may release such vehicle and/or tools upon payment of all applicable fines and civil penalties and all reasonable costs of removal and storage, or may commence a forfeiture action within twenty business days after the date of the judge's determination. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2008/008.

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