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What is NYC RCNY § 59?

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(a) Vehicle License Fee. The fee for each For-Hire Vehicle License will be $275 annually.

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Effective: 11/11/2018Last amended: 11/11/2018

§ 59A-07 Licensing – Fees.

RCNY § 59

(a)Vehicle License Fee. The fee for each For-Hire Vehicle License will be $275 annually.

(b)Late Filing Fee. The Commission will charge an additional fee of $25 for a late filing of a renewal application, if it allows the filing at all.

(c)When Fee is Paid. The fee for an original or renewal License must be paid at the time the application is filed.

(d)No Refund if Application Denied. The Commission will not refund fees if it denies or disapproves the application.

(e)Vehicle License Replacement Fee. The Commission will charge a fee of $25 for each replacement License or Decal.

(f)Vehicle Transfer Fees.

(1)A Vehicle Licensee can change the Vehicle's affiliation from one Base to a different Base after approval by the Chairperson and payment of a $25 fee.

(2)A Vehicle Licensee can transfer the License from one vehicle to another after approval by the by the Chairperson and payment of a $25 fee.

(3)A Vehicle Licensee can replace the license plates on the Vehicle after approval by the Chairperson and payment of a $25 fee.

(4)A Vehicle Licensee can transfer the license plates from one vehicle to another after approval by the Chairperson and payment of a $25 fee.

(5)A Vehicle Licensee must pay a separate fee for each type of vehicle transfer. This is true even if the Vehicle Licensee wants to do several types of vehicle transfer all at one time.

(g)Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax.

(i)The Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax for each Vehicle will be $800, to be paid with the application for the license.

(ii)No additional payment will be required for any replacement Vehicle during the renewal License Period.

(iii)If the Applicant paid the Commercial Motor Vehicle Tax directly to NYS DMV, this paragraph does not apply.

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