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What is NYC RCNY § 1-02?

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(a) The City Clerk will issue advisory opinions on a case-by-case basis in response to written requests from persons who reasonably believe they may be subject to the jurisdiction of the City Clerk. (i) Written requests for advisory opinions must be delivered to the City Clerk's Address by first-class mail, hand-delive

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Effective: 11/4/2015

§ 1-02 Advisory Opinions.

RCNY § 1-02

(a)The City Clerk will issue advisory opinions on a case-by-case basis in response to written requests from persons who reasonably believe they may be subject to the jurisdiction of the City Clerk.

(i)Written requests for advisory opinions must be delivered to the City Clerk's Address by first-class mail, hand-delivery, email or fax. These requests must clearly set forth the question raised and a statement of facts prompting the inquiry.

(ii)The City Clerk will send a copy of the advisory opinion to the requestor by email or first-class mail when the opinion is published.

(b)The City Clerk may issue advisory opinions on questions relating to the Lobbying Law on its own initiative or in response to informal inquiries if, in the sole discretion of the City Clerk, an advisory opinion will facilitate compliance with the Lobbying Law or the Rules. (Added City Record 10/5/2015, eff. 11/4/2015)

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