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What is NYC RCNY § 64-09?

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(a) Taximeter Business License Required. An individual or Business Entity must not sell, install, repair, adjust, inspect, calibrate, or maintain Taximeters or install or repair seals, wiring harnesses or other equipment relating to the operation of a Taximeter or roof light for use on any Taxicab or Street Hail Livery

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Effective: 10/22/2016Last amended: 3/4/2023

§ 64-09 General Requirements – Unlicensed Activity.

RCNY § 64-09

(a)Taximeter Business License Required. An individual or Business Entity must not sell, install, repair, adjust, inspect, calibrate, or maintain Taximeters or install or repair seals, wiring harnesses or other equipment relating to the operation of a Taximeter or roof light for use on any Taxicab or Street Hail Livery, without a Valid Taximeter License.

(b)Taximeter Manufacturer's License Required. A Taximeter cannot be used in a Taxicab or Street Hail Livery unless the Taximeter's Manufacturer has been licensed by the Commission under these rules.

(c)Licensed Technology System Provider Required. An individual, partnership, corporation, or other business entity cannot manufacture, sell, install, repair, adjust, calibrate, or maintain a Technology System that is not provided by a licensed Technology System Provider. (Amended City Record 9/22/2016, eff. 10/22/2016; amended City Record 5/17/2018, eff. 6/16/2018; amended City Record 2/2/2023, eff. 3/4/2023)

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