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What is NYC AC § 28-429.9?

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This section allows two or more master electrician businesses to form a joint venture for a specific project, provided they comply with departmental rules. The application for a permit must identify all parties involved and their representatives, who will be jointly liable for fees and violations. Applies to master electricians engaging in joint ventures.

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§ 28-429.9 Joint venture.

AC § 28-429.9

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent 2 or more master electrician businesses from entering into a joint venture of limited duration for a particular project in accordance with the rules of the department. An application for a permit involving a joint venture shall so indicate on the application and shall identify all of the master electrician businesses that are parties to such joint venture by name and authorization number and the names and license numbers of the responsible representatives of such businesses. The application shall be signed by the responsible representative of 1 of the parties to the joint venture on behalf of all such parties and all of such parties shall be jointly and severally liable for any fees due with respect to electrical work performed by such joint venture and for violations of applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the department arising out of such work. (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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