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What is NYC RCNY § 19-14?

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A person who does not respond within ninety (90) days to a Departmental inquiry concerning a waiting list position held by such person, mailed by ordinary mail to the address provided by such person or, for persons who have opted into receiving notices by electronic means, sent by electronic means to the electronic con

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Effective: 11/11/2022Last amended: 11/11/2022

§ 19-14 Abandonment of Waiting List Position.

RCNY § 19-14

A person who does not respond within ninety (90) days to a Departmental inquiry concerning a waiting list position held by such person, mailed by ordinary mail to the address provided by such person or, for persons who have opted into receiving notices by electronic means, sent by electronic means to the electronic contact information of record, is deemed to have abandoned such waiting list position. A person who holds a waiting list position may withdraw their name at any time by providing written notice to the Division of Permits with verifying documentation satisfactory to the Division. (Amended City Record 10/12/2022, eff. 11/11/2022)

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