NYC Administrative Code

§ 17-359 — Expiration; transfer; assignment; display.

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What is NYC AC § 17-359?

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This section outlines the expiration, transfer, assignment, and display requirements for licenses issued by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. It mandates that licenses expire after two years, are non-transferable, and must be displayed prominently at the licensed premises. Applies to individuals or entities applying tattoos in New York City.

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§ 17-359 Expiration; transfer; assignment; display.

AC § 17-359

a. All licenses shall be numbered and shall expire two years from the date of issuance. b. No license shall be assignable or transferable. c. Each license issued pursuant to this subchapter and a sign in the form prescribed by the commissioner indicating a department of health and mental hygiene address or telephone number where customers may register complaints shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises where the licensee is applying tattoos. d. A license may be renewed without examination; provided, however, that if a license is not renewed within two years of its expiration, the licensee shall be subject to the provisions of section 17-358. e. Any holder of a license which has been revoked may, upon expiration of the revocation period, reapply for such license under the provisions of section 17-358. f. All advertising by or for a licensee must contain the phrase "LICENSED BY THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE" and the license number of such licensee. For the purposes of this subdivision, an alphabetical listing in a telephone directory shall not be considered advertising. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1997/012.

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