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What is NYC RCNY § 15-23?

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(a) Failure to Appear. (1) Upon a licensee's failure to appear at a license suspension or revocation hearing, or any adjournment thereof, without good cause, it shall be deemed that the licensee does not contest the issues underlying the suspension or revocation of the license.

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§ 15-23 Proceedings upon Default.

RCNY § 15-23

(a)Failure to Appear.

(1)Upon a licensee's failure to appear at a license suspension or revocation hearing, or any adjournment thereof, without good cause, it shall be deemed that the licensee does not contest the issues underlying the suspension or revocation of the license. The Hearing Officer may recommend the suspension or revocation of the license and/or may proceed to take testimony with regard to the merits of the case.

(2)Notice of Default. The parties shall be notified of the Hearing Officer's declaration of default.

(3)Application to Vacate Default. An application for a rehearing and stay of default may be made within 20 calendar days of the date of the notification of default/hearing results. Such application shall be made to the Hearing Officer and may be granted upon a showing of good cause.

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