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What is NYC RCNY § 63-08?

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(a) An Agent must not make a material misrepresentation or omission or commit a fraudulent or unlawful act while acting as an Agent, whether Validly Licensed or not. Such acts will include but not be limited to any of the following: (1) Presenting a Taxicab for inspection with a vehicle identification number ("VIN") o

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Effective: 9/1/2016Last amended: 3/13/2020

§ 63-08 Proper Conduct.

RCNY § 63-08

(a)An Agent must not make a material misrepresentation or omission or commit a fraudulent or unlawful act while acting as an Agent, whether Validly Licensed or not. Such acts will include but not be limited to any of the following: (1) Presenting a Taxicab for inspection with a vehicle identification number ("VIN") other than the one under which the vehicle is licensed by the Commission.

(2)Operating a Taxicab with a vehicle identification number that has been removed and reattached, or that is different from the VIN shown on the Taxicab License.

(3)Presenting a document to the Commission that falsely states that the insurance requirements for the Taxicab have been met.

(4)Bribing or attempting to bribe any officer or employee of the Commission. 35 RCNY § 63-08(a)(1)-(4)Fine: $1,000 - $10,000 and/or revocationAppearance REQUIRED (b) Fraud, Theft. While performing the duties and responsibilities of a Licensee, a Licensee must not commit or attempt to commit any act of fraud, misrepresentation or theft. 35 RCNY § 63-08(b)Fine: $1,000 - $5,000Appearance REQUIRED (c) Willful Acts of Omission. While performing the duties and responsibilities of a Licensee, a Licensee must not deliberately fail to perform, alone or with another, any act where this failure is against the best interests of the public, although not specifically mentioned in these Rules. 35 RCNY § 63-08(c)Fine: $1,000 - $5,000Appearance REQUIRED (d) Willful Acts of Commission. While performing the duties and responsibilities of a Licensee, a Licensee must not deliberately perform or attempt to perform, alone or with another, any act that is against the best interests of the public, although not specifically mentioned in these Rules. 35 RCNY § 63-08(d)Fine: $1,000 - $5,000Appearance REQUIRED (e) Failure to Cooperate with the Commission.

(1)A Licensee must truthfully answer all questions and comply with all communications, directives, and summonses issued by the Commission, its representatives or the New York City Department of Investigation.

(j)Retaliation.

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