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What is NYC RCNY § 52-40?

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(a) In general. A Person or entity can make a payment to the Commission by money order, bank check, certified check, credit card, debit card, e-check, PIN-less debit card (in person) or corporate check.

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Effective: 2/27/2016Last amended: 2/27/2016

§ 52-40 Form of Payment.

RCNY § 52-40

(a)In general. A Person or entity can make a payment to the Commission by money order, bank check, certified check, credit card, debit card, e-check, PIN-less debit card (in person) or corporate check.

(b)Exceptions.

(1)Fines. Payment of a fine must be made in the form of either: (i) credit card, debit card or PIN-less debit card in person, (ii) certified check, or (iii) United States Postal Service money order.

(2)Medallion Auctions and Transfers. Payment in connection with a Medallion auction or a Medallion transfer must be made in the form of either: (i) money order (ii) bank check, (iii) certified check, or (iv) check issued by a Taxicab Broker or Agent licensed by the Commission.

(3)FOIL/Copying fees. Payment of a copying fee in connection with a Freedom of Information Law request, or payment of a fee related to a subpoena must be made in the form of either: (i) personal or corporate check, (ii) money order, (iii) bank check, or (iv) certified check. (Amended City Record 1/28/2016, eff. 2/27/2016)

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