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What is NYC AC § 20-232?

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This section outlines the conditions under which a newsstand license may be revoked by the commissioner, including failure to utilize the location for two consecutive months or not primarily selling newspapers. The commissioner must notify the licensee in writing and allow thirty days to correct the issue. Applies to newsstand licensees in New York City.

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§ 20-232 Revocation.

AC § 20-232

In addition to any other basis for revocation, a newsstand license may be revoked upon a finding by the commissioner that the location listed in such license was not utilized for a period of two consecutive months or more, that the newsstand licensee is not using the stand primarily for the sale of newspapers and periodicals, or that the newsstand licensee rented or attempted to rent the newsstand to another person. If the commissioner chooses to exercise such power of revocation, the commissioner shall first notify the licensee of an anticipated revocation in writing and afford the licensee thirty days from the date of such notification to correct the condition. The commissioner shall notify the licensee of such thirty-day period in writing. If the licensee proves to the satisfaction of the commissioner that the condition has been corrected within such thirty-day period, the commissioner shall not revoke such license. The commissioner shall permit such proof to be submitted to the commissioner electronically or in person. The licensee may seek review by the commissioner of the determination that the licensee has not submitted such proof within fifteen days of receiving written notification of such determination. (Am. L.L. 2021/080, 7/18/2021, eff. 11/15/2021; 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. 2021/080 and L.L. 2021/128.

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