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What is NYC RCNY § 78-07?

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(a) Fee. Every application for a new or renewal E-Hail Application Provider License must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $500 for each License to be issued or renewed for the term as provided in subdivision (g) of this section.

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Effective: 7/15/2017Last amended: 9/18/2019

§ 78-07 Licensing – Fees and Term of License.

RCNY § 78-07

(a)Fee. Every application for a new or renewal E-Hail Application Provider License must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $500 for each License to be issued or renewed for the term as provided in subdivision (g) of this section.

(b)Modification of E-Hail Application Fee. Every application for approval of a Modification of E-Hail Application must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $500 for each E-Hail Application for which a Modification of E-Hail Application is sought.

(c)Form of Payment. All application fees must be paid in the form authorized by 35 RCNY § 52-40.

(d)No Refund if Application Denied. The Commission will not refund fees if it denies or disapproves the application.

(e)License Replacement Fee. The fee to replace any lost, damaged or destroyed License is $25.

(f)Term of License. The term of an E-Hail Application Provider License will be three years or less and each License will expire on October 31st.

(g)When to File for Renewal.

(1)A renewing Applicant must file a completed application at least sixty (60) days before the expiration date of the License.

(2)Application Submission Date.

(i)Applications filed online: The date of submission is the date an application is filed online.

(ii)Applications filed by mail: The date of submission is the postmark date.

(iii)Applications filed in person: The date of submission is the date an application is filed in person.

(3)The Commission will not accept a renewal application after the expiration date of the License. If the application is not filed before the expiration date, the License cannot be renewed.

(h)Extensions.

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