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What is NYC RCNY § 12-01?

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Commissioner. "Commissioner" shall mean the Commissioner of Sanitation of the City of New York, or his or her designee.

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§ 12-01 Definitions.

RCNY § 12-01

Commissioner. "Commissioner" shall mean the Commissioner of Sanitation of the City of New York, or his or her designee. Department. "Department" shall mean the Department of Sanitation of the City of New York. Claim. "Claim" shall mean an application submitted to the Department for the delivery of a vehicle pursuant to § 16-119(e) of the Administrative Code of the City of New York ("§ 16-119") and these Rules. Claimant. "Claimant" shall mean any person who submits a claim pursuant to these Rules. Forfeited Vehicle. "Forfeited Vehicle" shall mean any vehicle as to which a judgment of forfeiture pursuant to § 16-119 has been entered by a court of competent jurisdiction. Ownership Interest. "Ownership Interest" shall mean any legal interest, including a security interest, in any personal property. Person. "Person" shall mean a natural person, or an organization. Security Interest. "Security Interest" shall mean an interest as provided for in § 1-201 of the New York Uniform Commercial Code. Vehicle. "Vehicle" shall mean every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn.

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