NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 58-11 — Licensing - Care of Medallion License & Rate Card.

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What is NYC RCNY § 58-11?

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(a) Do Not Alter Rate Card. An Owner must not change, mark, cross out or make any unauthorized entries on a Taxicab's Rate Card, or display a Rate Card that contains wrong information.

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Effective: 10/22/2016Last amended: 10/22/2016

§ 58-11 Licensing – Care of Medallion License & Rate Card.

RCNY § 58-11

(a)Do Not Alter Rate Card. An Owner must not change, mark, cross out or make any unauthorized entries on a Taxicab's Rate Card, or display a Rate Card that contains wrong information. 35 RCNY § 58-11(a)Fine: $50 if plead guilty before a hearing; $100 if found guilty following a hearing.Appearance NOT REQUIRED (b) Replace Damaged Medallion or Rate Card. An Owner must immediately surrender an unreadable Rate Card or a damaged Medallion to the Commission for replacement. 35 RCNY § 58-11(b)Fine: $200 and suspension until complianceAppearance REQUIRED (c) Replace Damaged Medallion or Rate Card. An Owner must immediately surrender an unreadable Rate Card or a damaged Medallion to the Commission for replacement.

(1)An Owner must notify the Commission and the Police Department of the theft, loss or destruction of any Medallion or Rate Card within 48 hours (not including weekends and holidays) of the loss.

(2)The Owner must also provide any affidavit or information the Commission requires, including the police receipt number.

(3)A substitute Medallion and Rate Card will be issued by the Commission. 35 RCNY § 58-11(c)(1)-(2)Fine: $200Appearance NOT REQUIRED (d) Report Finding Lost Medallion or Rate Card.

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