Brooklyn since 2014All five boroughsSame-day response during business hours

What is NYC RCNY § 59?

Quick Answer

(a) Unlicensed Activity. (1) Unlicensed Activity is the act of providing or advertising the provision of any Commission-regulated for hire transportation service by: (i) Any Licensee whose License is suspended, revoked, or expired and not yet renewed (except as provided in this Subchapter), or (ii) Any person who doe

General informational summary. Not legal advice for your situation. Consult an attorney before acting on any specific matter.

Michael Nacmias - Founding PartnerMichael Sargo - Partner
From the team atNacmias Law Firm, PLLCBrooklyn-based attorneys representingproperty owners across all five boroughsMeet the team →
Effective: 1/10/2019

§ 59D-02 Penalties.

RCNY § 59

(a)Unlicensed Activity.

(1)Unlicensed Activity is the act of providing or advertising the provision of any Commission-regulated for hire transportation service by: (i) Any Licensee whose License is suspended, revoked, or expired and not yet renewed (except as provided in this Subchapter), or (ii) Any person who does not hold a License or Authorization from the Commission; (2) Unlicensed Activity specifically includes the activities listed in § 19-506, § 19-528, and § 19-548 of the Administrative Code.

(b)Specific Penalties. If there are specific penalties for violating a Rule, they are shown at the end of the Rule. The penalty section also states whether the violator must attend the Hearing.

(c)Payment of Fines.

(2)If the fine is not paid by the close of business on the date due, the Commission will notify the Respondent in writing that the Respondent's License will be suspended in 10 business days of the date of the notification until the fine is paid, unless the Respondent demonstrates to the Commission, in person or in writing, that the fine has been paid. (Added City Record 12/11/2018, eff. 1/10/2019)

Common Questions

Our team

Meet the people you will work with

Free case review

Talk to an attorney before you act on NYC code.

Free 15-minute case review with the attorney handling your matter. Same-day response during business hours across all five boroughs — OATH hearings, Housing Court, and real estate closings.

Or email us

[email protected]

An attorney reads every message.

  • Same-day response

    During business hours

  • Direct attorney access

    Same lawyer from intake to close

  • Flat-fee pricing

    On most OATH and closing matters