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What is NYC AC § 28-429.5.1?

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This section mandates the immediate surrender of a licensed master electrician's license and seal upon their death, retirement, or license revocation. It requires corporations or partnerships to notify the department within 30 days of a responsible representative's death. Applies to licensed master electricians and their legal representatives.

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§ 28-429.5.1 Surrender of license and seal.

AC § 28-429.5.1

Upon the death or the retirement of a licensed master electrician, or upon the surrender, revocation, or suspension of their license, their license and seal shall immediately be surrendered to the commissioner. A corporation or partnership must notify the department of the death of a responsible representative within 30 days after such death. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent the legal representative of a deceased licensee, with the consent of the commissioner, from retaining such seal for the purpose of completing all unfinished work of the deceased licensee for which plans have been approved and a permit issued, provided such work is performed by or under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed master electrician and is completed within 1year from the date of the death of the original licensee. (L.L. 2024/128, 12/21/2024, eff. 12/21/2025) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2024/128.

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