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What is NYC RCNY § 39-01?

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Legally authorized emergency motor vehicle. For purposes of § 24-163 of the Administrative Code, the term "legally authorized emergency motor vehicle" shall mean: [ (1) a motor vehicle that is an authorized emergency vehicle as defined by § 101 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law; or [ (2) any bus being operated as a cool

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Effective: 8/14/2021Last amended: 2/17/2023

§ 39-01 Definitions.

RCNY § 39-01

Legally authorized emergency motor vehicle. For purposes of § 24-163 of the Administrative Code, the term "legally authorized emergency motor vehicle" shall mean: [ (1) a motor vehicle that is an authorized emergency vehicle as defined by § 101 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law; or [ (2) any bus being operated as a cooling center by, or pursuant to a contract with, the city of New York. [ Marginal Street. "Marginal street" shall have the meaning set forth in 34 RCNY § 4-01. Processing Device. For purposes of § 24-163 of the Administrative Code, the term "processing device" shall mean: [ (1) a device that accomplishes the function for which the vehicle or equipment was designed, other than transporting goods or people, via a mechanical connection to the engine, including but not limited to operating a lift, crane, pump, drill, hoist, or mixer; or [ (2) a system that controls the environment of temperature-sensitive cargo or substances, including but not limited to food, provided that such cargo or substances are being transported in a vehicle designed for the transportation of such cargo or substances. [ The term "processing device" shall not include a heater or air conditioner operated for cabin comfort. [ Street. "Street" shall have the meaning set forth in subdivision 13 of § 1-112 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, except that for the purposes of this rule "street" shall include "marginal streets". (Amended City Record 7/15/2021, eff. 8/14/2021; amended City Record 5/23/2022, eff. 6/22/2022; amended City Record 1/18/2023, eff. 2/17/2023) [

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