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What is NYC RCNY § 4-03?

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(a) Any person or entity may petition the Board to consider the adoption of a rule. (b) A petition must contain the following information: (1) the rule to be considered, with the proposed language for adoption; (2) a statement of the Board's authority to promulgate the rule and its purpose; (3) petitioner's argument

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§ 4-03 Procedures for Submitting Petitions.

RCNY § 4-03

(a)Any person or entity may petition the Board to consider the adoption of a rule.

(b)A petition must contain the following information: (1) the rule to be considered, with the proposed language for adoption; (2) a statement of the Board's authority to promulgate the rule and its purpose; (3) petitioner's arguments in support of adoption of the rule; (4) the period of time the rule should be in effect; (5) the name, address, email address and telephone number of the petitioner or his or her authorized representative; (6) petitioner's signature or that of his or her authorized representative if the petition is submitted on paper or by facsimile.

(c)Any change in the information provided pursuant to 40 RCNY § 4-03(b)(5) shall be communicated promptly in writing to the office of the Board's Executive Director.

(d)Petitions shall be delivered, mailed or submitted by facsimile or electronic mail to the office of the Board's Executive Director.

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