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(a) Commission Rules. The following actions can result in suspension or revocation of an Owner's Commuter-Van Service Authorization: (1) The Owner or any of its Limited Business Entity Persons or employees violates any provision of these Rules or any of the rules relating to Commuter-Van Vehicles or Service in Chapter

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§ 61A-13 Comply with Laws – Miscellaneous.

RCNY § 61

(a)Commission Rules. The following actions can result in suspension or revocation of an Owner's Commuter-Van Service Authorization: (1) The Owner or any of its Limited Business Entity Persons or employees violates any provision of these Rules or any of the rules relating to Commuter-Van Vehicles or Service in Chapter 5, Title 19 of the Administrative Code.

(2)The Owner or any of its Limited Business Entity Persons or employees engages in any fraud or misrepresentation in connection with providing any transportation service.

(3)The Owner or any of its Limited Business Entity Persons fails to pay any penalty that has been properly imposed under these Rules.

(4)The Owner or any of its Limited Business Entity Persons is convicted of a crime that the Commission believes has a direct bearing upon the Owner's fitness or ability to perform the functions required of a Commuter-Van Service Owner.

(5)The Owner fails to maintain the conditions of operation that apply to Commuter-Van Vehicle Owners.

(6)The Owner or any of its Limited Business Entity Persons or employees engages in discrimination according to the provisions of § 8-107 of the Administrative Code.

(b)Workers Compensation. A Commuter-Van Vehicle Owner must comply with all provisions of the NYS Workers' Compensation Law and regulations with respect to coverage of and benefits to eligible persons. 35 RCNY § 61A-13(b)Fine: $25 for each day of non-compliance, and either suspension until compliance or license revocation.Appearance REQUIRED (c) Disability Laws. The Commuter-Van Vehicle Owner must ensure that all new Commuter-Van Vehicles comply with the applicable provisions of law regarding accessibility to Persons with Disabilities. 35 RCNY § 61A-13(c)Fine: $200 - $350Appearance REQUIRED (d) Motor Vehicle Registration Laws. A Commuter-Van Vehicle Owner must ensure that no Commuter-Van Vehicle is used in the operation of a Commuter-Van Service unless the Vehicle is in compliance with the registration requirements of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. 35 RCNY § 61A-13(d)Fine: $300 and suspension of the Commuter-Van license until complianceAppearance REQUIRED (e) 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.

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