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(a) Renewal process. The permit must be renewed on an annual basis.

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§ 7-05 Radio Receiving Set Permit Renewals.

RCNY § 7-05

(a)Renewal process. The permit must be renewed on an annual basis. It is the permittee's responsibility to ensure that he begins the renewal process at least one month prior to the expiration of his permit.

(1)To process the renewal, the permittee must contact the License Division for the renewal application form.

(2)The completed renewal application form together with appropriate fee and documents shall be forwarded to the License Division.

(3)The permittee will also be required to submit the following items with his renewal form: (i) Two recent passport size photos.

(ii)His current employee identification card.

(iii)His current working press card, if applicable.

(iv)Current vehicle registration.

(v)Current N.Y.S. Driver's License.

(vi)Updated "Letter of Necessity" (see 38 RCNY § 7-03(a)(5)).

(4)The permittee will be reinterviewed and his vehicle reinspected by the Commanding Officer of the precinct in which his business is located. He will be contacted for an appointment. However, if he is not contacted by two weeks prior to the expiration of his permit, he must contact the License Division and inform them of this fact.

(5)The permittee will be notified by mail of when to appear to complete the renewal process.

(b)Failure to renew. If the permittee fails to renew his permit by its expiration date, he must have the radio receiving set removed from his vehicle (or made inoperable) and present proof of same, prior to being allowed to renew or reapply.

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