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What is NYC RCNY § 1-02?

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(a) In general. Licenses will not be issued to individuals but only to non-profit groups, organizations, associations and corporations.

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§ 1-02 Eligibility.

RCNY § 1-02

(a)In general. Licenses will not be issued to individuals but only to non-profit groups, organizations, associations and corporations. All officers and directors of applicant organization must be of good character and bear a reputation in the community satisfactory to the Commissioner.

(b)Veterans organizations. Applications for public solicitation may not be submitted by posts, branches, garrisons or other units or subdivisions of organizations having county or state offices unless specifically authorized in writing by the State or County office. National offices of organizations may also apply.

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