§ 15-21 Definitions.
RCNY § 15-21
Department. The term "Department" shall mean the New York City Police Department. Handgun. The term "handgun" shall mean a pistol or revolver. Hearing Officer. The term "Hearing Officer" shall mean an individual designated by the Police Commissioner to preside over hearings pertaining to suspension and revocation of handgun licenses, rifle/shotgun permits, dealer's, gunsmith's and manufacturer's licenses, organization registration certificates and special patrolman designations. License. The term "License" shall mean a license or permit to possess handguns or rifles/shotguns, or to conduct business as a dealer, gunsmith or manufacturer, or the registration certificate allowing organizations to possess rifles or shotguns, or the granting of special patrolman designation. License Division. The term "License Division" shall mean the New York City Police Department License Division. Licensee. The term "Licensee" shall mean any person, business, organization or governmental agency which is requesting a hearing to contest a decision made by the Department regarding an individual license, permit or certificate. Party. The term "Party" shall mean the Department or any licensee involved in a hearing. Revocation. The term "Revocation" shall mean removal of a license and privilege to possess a handgun or rifle/shotgun and/or be designated a special patrolman, or to conduct business as a dealer, gunsmith, or manufacturer, or to possess rifles or shotguns as an organization. Special Patrolman. The term "Special Patrolman" shall mean an individual who has been granted a designation as Special Patrolman by the Police Commissioner pursuant to New York City Administrative Code § 14-106. Suspension. The term "Suspension" shall mean temporary removal of a license and privilege to possess a handgun or rifle/shotgun and/or be designated a Special Patrolman, or to conduct business as a dealer, gunsmith, or manufacturer, or to possess rifles or shotguns as an organization.
