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(a) Computation. (1) In computing the period of time to perform any act under these rules, the first day on which an act may be performed, e.g.

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Effective: 4/12/2024Last amended: 4/12/2024

§ 39-14 Computing Times.

RCNY § 39-14

(a)Computation.

(1)In computing the period of time to perform any act under these rules, the first day on which an act may be performed, e.g. the date of issuance of the notice of violations (summons) shall not be included but the last day of the period shall be included unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, in which event the period shall be extended until the next business day.

(2)A holiday is any day appointed as such by the President or Congress of the United States, the Governor or Legislature of the State of New York or the Mayor or Council of the City of New York.

(b)Additional period for mailing. In computing any times under this chapter, an additional three days shall be added if mail is used.

(c)Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b) of this 19 RCNY § 39-14, the payment or response required by 19 RCNY § 39-04(a) must be received by the due date.

(d)Extensions. The period of time in which any act required by this chapter is to be performed, may be extended by the Director or thier designees for good cause, prior to the expiration of the original time period. (Amended City Record 3/13/2024, eff. 4/12/2024)

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