§ 64-23 Technical Requirements – Liability for Tampering or Alteration.
RCNY § 64-23
(a)Strict Liability. By installing a seal on a Taximeter, the Taximeter Business certifies that the Taximeter has been tested and calibrated in accordance with these Rules. A Taximeter Business will be strictly liable for the tampering of a meter that is sealed with an unbroken seal issued by the Taximeter Business.
(b)Certification of Accuracy. By testing, installing, or calibrating a Taximeter, the Taximeter Business certifies that at the time of the installation, testing, or calibration, it conducted an examination and found the wiring harness leading from the Taximeter to the speed sensor is of one-piece construction with no intervening connectors, splices, "Y" connections, or direct or indirect interruptions of any kind whatsoever. 35 RCNY § 64-23(a)-(b)Penalty: $500 - $1,500 fine and/or suspension up to 60 days or revocationAppearance REQUIRED
