§ 20-228 Definitions.
AC § 20-228
Whenever used in this subchapter, the following shall mean: a. Newsstand. A not readily removable stand or booth operated primarily for the sale of newspapers and periodicals. b. Area occupied. The sidewalk space occupied when a newsstand is in operation including any space occupied by the stand itself, including racks, tables, doors or anything which prevents ordinary use of the sidewalks. c. Franchise. A franchise granted pursuant to chapter fourteen of the city charter to construct, install and maintain newsstands in the city of New York. For purposes of this subchapter, the date upon which a franchise is granted shall be the date on which such franchise is registered in accordance with chapter fourteen of the city charter. d. Franchisee. A person granted a franchise. e. Replacement newsstand. Either (i) a newsstand that replaces a newsstand at the same location, provided that the license pursuant to section 20-229 of this code for the newsstand that is being replaced is in full force and effect on the date such franchise is granted, or (ii) a newsstand constructed and installed at any location approved by the department of transportation to replace a newsstand that the city requires, for any reason, to be permanently removed from the location for which it is licensed, provided such license is in full force and effect at the time removal is required. f. Stoop line stand. A stand or booth operated on a sidewalk for the sale or display of the articles enumerated in subdivision b of section 20-233 of this subchapter, which shall be subject to the restrictions and requirements of sections 20-233 through 20-241.1 of this subchapter. g. Dependent child. A child or stepchild who is financially dependent on a parent or guardian. (Am. L.L. 2021/128, 11/21/2021, eff. 3/21/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1997/029, L.L. 2003/264, and L.L. 2021/128.
