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What is NYC RCNY § 68-09?

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(a) The decision of the Hearing Officer at the OATH Hearings Division is final subject to the appeals process provided for in 48 RCNY Chapter 5 and the Chairperson review process provided for in 35 RCNY § 68-12. (b) The determination of an ALJ at the OATH Tribunal will be a Recommended Decision, subject to review by th

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Effective: 3/4/2023Last amended: 3/4/2023

§ 68-09 Final and Recommended Decisions.

RCNY § 68-09

(a)The decision of the Hearing Officer at the OATH Hearings Division is final subject to the appeals process provided for in 48 RCNY Chapter 5 and the Chairperson review process provided for in 35 RCNY § 68-12.

(b)The determination of an ALJ at the OATH Tribunal will be a Recommended Decision, subject to review by the Chairperson for the following matters: 1. findings and penalty determinations as to the fitness of Licensees under 35 RCNY § 68-14 or as a result of Discretionary Revocation proceedings under 35 RCNY § 68-13; 2. penalty determinations in padlocking or proceedings under subdivision (b) of § 19-528 of the Administrative Code; and 3. findings and penalty determinations in Summary Suspension proceedings pending Revocation and in Summary Suspension proceedings pending Compliance. (Amended City Record 2/2/2023, eff. 3/4/2023)

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