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What is NYC RCNY § 58-06?

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(a) New License. (1) Length of Term.

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Effective: 7/15/2017Last amended: 3/4/2023

§ 58-06 Licensing – Term of License.

RCNY § 58-06

(a)New License.

(1)Length of Term. The term of a new Taxicab License is a maximum of two years.

(2)Expiration Date. The first term of Taxicab License expires on May 31st of the year set by the Commission.

(b)Renewal License.

(c)Filing for Renewal.

(i)Applications filed online: The date of submission is the date an application is filed online.

(ii)Applications filed in person: The date of submission is the date an application is filed in person.

(3)A License for which a renewal application has not been filed by May 31 is not Valid and cannot be used until the renewal is approved. This is in addition to any penalties specified for a violation of this Rule.

(4)It is the Owner's responsibility to obtain a renewal application in order to comply with the filing deadline. 35 RCNY § 58-06(c)Fine: $1,000 and suspension up to 30 days for failure to file by April 30.Appearance NOT REQUIRED (d) Suspended Licenses.

(e)Advertising Permits. A permit to display exterior advertising runs for one year or less and each permit will expire on the 31st day of August. (Amended City Record 6/15/2017, eff. 7/15/2017; amended City Record 2/2/2023, eff. 3/4/2023)

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