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What is NYC AC § 28-419.7.2?

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This section outlines the requirements for notifying individuals holding a security interest in a vehicle or tools about the institution of a forfeiture action. Notice must be given by certified mail to those with a filed security interest, as recorded by the Department of Motor Vehicles or the state of registration. Applies to parties with security interests in forfeited vehicles or tools.

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§ 28-419.7.2 Notice of forfeiture.

AC § 28-419.7.2

Notice of the institution of the forfeiture action shall be given by certified mail to all persons holding a security interest in such vehicle or tools, if known, if such security interest in the vehicle has been filed with the department of motor vehicles pursuant to the provisions of title ten of the vehicle and traffic law, at the address set forth in the records of such department, or, for vehicles not registered in the state of New York, all persons holding a security interest in such vehicle if such security interest has been filed with the state of registration and which persons are made known by such state to the department, at the address provided by such state of registration. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2008/008.

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