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What is NYC RCNY § 56-18?

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(a) Inspecting for Passenger Property. The Driver must inspect the interior of the Paratransit Vehicle after each trip and any property found must be returned to the passenger if possible; otherwise it must be taken immediately to the police precinct closest to where the passenger was discharged.

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§ 56-18 Operations – Lost Property.

RCNY § 56-18

(a)Inspecting for Passenger Property. The Driver must inspect the interior of the Paratransit Vehicle after each trip and any property found must be returned to the passenger if possible; otherwise it must be taken immediately to the police precinct closest to where the passenger was discharged. 35 RCNY § 56-18(a)Fine: $50 - $250.Appearance REQUIRED (b) Inform Commission of Lost Property. The Driver must promptly inform the Commission of any property found and the police precinct where it is held if the property is not returned to the passenger. 35 RCNY § 56-18(b)Fine: $25.Appearance NOT REQUIRED

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