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What is NYC RCNY § 58-21?

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(a) An Owner can lease a Taxicab (or a Medallion-only) to a Licensed Driver, or to Licensed Drivers working different shifts or days if the Owner complies with the provision of this section. (1) Regardless of the terms of the lease, the Owner is responsible for complying with all laws, rules and regulations governing O

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Effective: 10/25/2015Last amended: 5/2/2025

§ 58-21.

RCNY § 58-21

(2)"Retaliation" will be broadly construed, and will include imposing any adverse condition or consequence on the Driver or withholding or withdrawing any beneficial condition or consequence from the Driver. 35 RCNY § 58-21(j)Fine: $1,000 plus restitution to the driver for losses for the first offense and a fine of $10,000 plus restitution to the driver for the second offense within five years.Appearance NOT REQUIRED(Amended City Record 9/25/2015, eff. 10/25/2015; amended City Record 10/23/2015, eff. 11/22/2015; amended City Record 3/4/2016, eff. 4/3/2016; amended City Record 9/22/2016, eff. 10/22/2016; amended City Record 5/17/2018, eff. 6/16/2018; amended City Record 12/11/2018, eff. 1/10/2019; amended City Record 2/12/2020, eff. 3/13/2020; amended City Record 2/2/2023, eff. 3/4/2023; amended City Record 5/10/2023, eff. 6/9/2023; amended City Record 6/20/2024, eff. 7/20/2024; amended City Record 4/2/2025, eff. 5/2/2025)

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