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What is NYC AC § 20-249?

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This section provides definitions for terms used in the subchapter, including 'family member', 'pedicab', and 'pedicab owner'. It outlines the legal meanings of ownership and business operations related to pedicabs in New York City. Applies to individuals and entities involved in pedicab operations.

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§ 20-249 Definitions.

AC § 20-249

Whenever used in this subchapter: Family member. The term "family member" means a member of the immediate family, including, but not limited to, a spouse, domestic partner, sibling, child, grandchild, parent or grandparent. Owned or owns. The term "owned" or "owns" means possession with good legal title, or possession under a lease, reserve title contract, conditional sales agreement or vendor's agreement or similar agreement. Pedicab. The term "pedicab" means a bicycle as defined in the vehicle and traffic law or other device that is designed and constructed to transport or carry passengers, that is solely propelled by human power, and that is operated to transport passengers for hire. Pedicab owner or owner. The term "pedicab owner" or "owner" means any person who owns one or more pedicabs in the city of New York. Pedicab business or business. The term "pedicab business" or "business" means a pedicab owner who operates or authorizes the operation of one or more pedicabs in the city of New York. Pedicab business license. The term "pedicab business license" means a license issued by the commissioner pursuant to section 20-250. Pedicab driver. The term "pedicab driver" means any natural person who propels and operates a pedicab in the city of New York. Pedicab driver license. The term "pedicab driver license" means a license issued by the commissioner to a pedicab driver to operate a pedicab. Person. The term "person" means any natural person, firm, partnership, joint venture, corporation or association. Registration plate. The term "registration plate" means a unique identification tag issued by the commissioner pursuant to section 20-255. (Am. L.L. 2021/080, 7/18/2021, eff. 11/15/2021) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2009/053 and L.L. 2021/080.

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