§ 64-20 Business Requirements – Taximeter Business Liability for Conduct of Employees.
RCNY § 64-20
(a)Liability for Employee Conduct. A Taximeter Business must supervise and be responsible for the conduct of all its employees, contractors, or agents, for activities related to the sale, installation, inspection, testing, and calibration of Taximeters.
(b)Familiarizing Employees with Rules and Regulations. A Taximeter Business must ensure that all its employees are fully familiar with all pertinent regulatory agency rules and regulations.
(c)Employment of Certified Taximeter Technicians. A Taximeter Business must employ only certified Taximeter Technicians to perform any installation, testing, repair, or calibration of Taximeters.
(d)Responsibility for Maintenance of Records. The Certified Taximeter Technician must be responsible for maintaining all records required by the Commission and must place his or her signature on all inspection, testing, repair, or other reports he or she prepares.
(e)Compliance with Laws. A Taximeter Business must ensure that all its employees perform their duties in compliance with all relevant federal, state, and city laws, rules, and regulations.
(f)List of Certified Taximeter Technicians. A Taximeter Business must provide to the Commission, upon licensing or renewal, the names of all Certified Taximeter Technicians it employs. The Taximeter Business must also notify the Commission in writing of any changes in the employment of certified Taximeter Technicians. 35 RCNY § 64-20(a)-(f)Penalty: $500 - $1,500 fine and/or suspension up to 60 days or revocationAppearance REQUIRED
