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What is NYC RCNY § 64-26?

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A Taximeter Business must not perform any work on a Taximeter, including inspection, testing, calibration, or repair if any of the following conditions exist: (a) No valid Taxicab License or Street Hail Livery License is presented, unless the Taximeter is not for use in a taxicab licensed by the Commission. (b) The Ta

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Effective: 6/16/2018Last amended: 3/4/2023

§ 64-26 Technical Requirements – Other Repair Limitations.

RCNY § 64-26

A Taximeter Business must not perform any work on a Taximeter, including inspection, testing, calibration, or repair if any of the following conditions exist: (a) No valid Taxicab License or Street Hail Livery License is presented, unless the Taximeter is not for use in a taxicab licensed by the Commission.

(b)The Taximeter serial number or software version number is deleted, defaced, or otherwise altered.

(c)The Taximeter has not been approved for use by the Commission.

(d)The Taximeter Business knows or should know that the Taximeter was reported lost or stolen to the Commission or any other law enforcement agency.

(e)The Taximeter Business has not received written consent from the owner or driver of the vehicle or his agent to perform any work on the Taximeter. 35 RCNY § 64-26(a)-(e)Penalty: $500 - $1,500 fine and/or suspension up to 60 days or revocationAppearance REQUIRED (Amended City Record 5/17/2018, eff. 6/16/2018; amended City Record 2/2/2023, eff. 3/4/2023)

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