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(a) Record-Keeping with Issuing Jurisdictions. Both of the following entities must ensure the requirements set forth in subdivision (b) below are met: (1) The holder of a For-Hire Vehicle License issued by the Commission for a Vehicle used in for hire transportation between New York City and an Issuing Jurisdiction (

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§ 59A-19 Operations – Trip Record Information.

RCNY § 59

(a)Record-Keeping with Issuing Jurisdictions. Both of the following entities must ensure the requirements set forth in subdivision (b) below are met: (1) The holder of a For-Hire Vehicle License issued by the Commission for a Vehicle used in for hire transportation between New York City and an Issuing Jurisdiction (2) The holder of an Issuing Jurisdiction Vehicle License issued by a Qualified Jurisdiction for a vehicle used in For-Hire transportation between New York City and the Qualified Jurisdiction (b) Issuing Jurisdiction's Trip Record. The entities identified in (a) above must ensure that a record is made of each trip between New York City and the Issuing Jurisdiction. This record must contain: (1) A record is made prior to the commencement of the trip in the Trip Record carried in the vehicle.

(2)The record is kept for a period of no less than one year after the trip.

(3)The record is written legibly in ink and includes the following information: (i) The Passenger's name or other identifier (ii) The time of the scheduled pick-up of the Passenger (iii) The location of the scheduled pick-up of the Passenger (iv) The locations of any intermediate stops at which the Passenger is picked up or dropped off (v) The final destination of the Passenger (vi) The time the trip was completed. 35 RCNY § 59A-19(b)Fine: $300Appearance NOT REQUIRED

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