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What is NYC AC § 20-1290?

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This section outlines exceptions to the regulations concerning high-volume for-hire vehicle drivers. It specifies that certain actions, such as deactivation during a probation period and the authority of the taxi and limousine commission, are not limited by this subchapter. Applies to high-volume for-hire vehicle services and drivers.

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§ 20-1290 Exceptions.

AC § 20-1290

This subchapter shall not: 1. Apply to the deactivation of any high-volume for-hire vehicle driver by a high-volume for-hire vehicle service during such driver’s probation period with such service; 2. Limit or otherwise affect the applicability of any right or benefit conferred upon or afforded to a high-volume for-hire vehicle driver by the provisions of any other law, regulation, rule, requirement, policy, or standard including but not limited to any federal, state, or local law providing for protections against retaliation or discrimination; 3. Limit or otherwise affect the authority of the taxi and limousine commission to issue, revoke, or suspend the licenses of high-volume for-hire vehicle drivers; or 4. Limit or otherwise prevent a high-volume for-hire vehicle service from deactivating a high-volume for-hire vehicle driver whose license has been revoked or from deactivating a high-volume for-hire vehicle driver whose license has been suspended for the duration of the suspension. (L.L. 2026/052, 1/29/2026, eff. 7/28/2026) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2026/052.

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