NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 39-13 — Certification to Motor Vehicle Commissioner.

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(a) Certification of final determinations. In the event a respondent shall have failed to comply with the provisions of 19 RCNY § 39-10(h) in connection with final determinations or judgments entered on three or more summonses served within a period of eighteen months, the Bureau shall certify such fact to the Commissi

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§ 39-13 Certification to Motor Vehicle Commissioner.

RCNY § 39-13

(a)Certification of final determinations. In the event a respondent shall have failed to comply with the provisions of 19 RCNY § 39-10(h) in connection with final determinations or judgments entered on three or more summonses served within a period of eighteen months, the Bureau shall certify such fact to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles of the State of New York.

(b)Notification to respondent. Upon such certification, the Bureau shall notify the respondent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, that such certification has been made and identifying the judgments or final determinations covered. The notification shall further inform the respondent that the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles will deny any registration or renewal of registration of respondent's vehicle until proof is provided that the respondent has complied with the provisions of 19 RCNY § 39-10(h) in connection with all judgments or Final Determinations for which the respondent is liable.

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