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What is NYC FC § 5007.3?

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This section outlines prohibitions regarding the transportation of hazardous materials within New York City. It specifies that such transport must comply with federal, state, and city regulations, including obtaining necessary permits. Applies to individuals and entities involved in the transportation and delivery of hazardous materials.

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5007.3 Prohibitions.

FC § 5007.3

It shall be unlawful to: 1. Transport hazardous materials in or through the city where such transport is prohibited or restricted by federal or state law, rule or regulation, including restrictions on transportation of hazardous materials over bridges and through tunnels.

2.Transport in or through the city hazardous materials of such type, in such quantities, or in such manner as is prohibited by this code or the rules, except where such transport is in accordance with approved routes and times or other approved procedures or safety measures.

3.Transport hazardous materials in quantities requiring a permit pursuant to this code or the rules without such permit.

4.Deliver hazardous materials in quantities requiring a permit pursuant to this code or the rules to any location unless the owner or other person taking delivery thereof is in possession of a permit for the storage, handling and/or use of such hazardous material at such location.

5.Transport LPG containers that are or have ever been filled with LPG in the trunk of a passenger motor vehicle, or other area of such vehicle not readily visible to emergency responders.

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