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What is NYC RCNY § 59?

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(a) Alcohol and Drug Laws. A For-Hire Vehicle Owner must not knowingly allow an affiliated For-Hire Vehicle to be operated by a Driver who is under the influence of any drugs or alcohol or whose driving ability is in any way impaired.

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§ 59A-14 Compliance with Law – Miscellaneous.

RCNY § 59

(a)Alcohol and Drug Laws. A For-Hire Vehicle Owner must not knowingly allow an affiliated For-Hire Vehicle to be operated by a Driver who is under the influence of any drugs or alcohol or whose driving ability is in any way impaired. 35 RCNY § 59A-14(a)Fine: $10,000 and revocationAppearance REQUIRED (b) Payment of all Fines and Judgments. The holder of a For-Hire Vehicle License issued under this Chapter must satisfy any outstanding judgment and pay any civil penalty owed for a violation relating to traffic in a Qualified Jurisdiction or for a violation of the regulations of a Qualified Jurisdiction. 35 RCNY § 59A-14(b)Penalty: Suspension until satisfaction or paymentAppearance NOT REQUIRED (c) Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax.

(1)An Owner must pay the Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax due as described in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subdivision on an Owner's Vehicle as and when required by the Commission in these Rules.

(2)An Owner must pay the amounts required in subdivision (g) of Section 35 RCNY § 59A-07, including interim payments, if any.

(3)An Owner must also pay any additional Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax amount for any tax year or period which the New York City Department of Finance has notified the Commission is due and unpaid. 35 RCNY § 59A-14(c)Fine: $400 and suspension until complianceAppearance NOT REQUIRED

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