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What is NYC RCNY § 5-86?

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(a) If the commissioner grants an applicant's application for a certificate of eligibility, DBS shall forward a certificate of eligibility executed by the commissioner to the applicant. (b) If the commissioner denies an applicant's application for a certificate of eligibility, the commissioner shall notify the applican

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§ 5-86 Notification to Applicant.

RCNY § 5-86

(a)If the commissioner grants an applicant's application for a certificate of eligibility, DBS shall forward a certificate of eligibility executed by the commissioner to the applicant.

(b)If the commissioner denies an applicant's application for a certificate of eligibility, the commissioner shall notify the applicant in writing, of the reason for such denial. The applicant may request an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the provisions set forth in Subchapter E of these rules.

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