NYC Administrative Code

§ 17-301 — Language preference for inspections.

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What is NYC AC § 17-301?

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This section mandates that applications for licenses or permits allow applicants to indicate their preferred language for inspections. It clarifies that non-compliance with this preference does not create legal grounds for action or defense. Applies to individuals and entities seeking licenses or permits from the commissioner.

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§ 17-301 Language preference for inspections.

AC § 17-301

Every application for a license or a permit, or the renewal of an existing license or an existing permit to be issued by the commissioner pursuant to this chapter shall provide an opportunity for the applicant to indicate the language in which such applicant would prefer that inspections in connection with such license or permit be conducted or alternatively for which language interpretation services be provided. Nothing in this subdivision nor any failure to comply with such preference shall be construed so as to create a cause of action or constitute a defense in any legal, administrative, or other proceeding.

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