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What is NYC AC § 20-297.5?

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This section outlines the labeling and notification requirements for licensees engaged in industrial laundry services. It mandates that licensees display their name, address, and license number on handcarts, vehicles, and various forms of communication. Applies to licensees operating industrial laundry businesses.

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§ 20-297.5 General provisions.

AC § 20-297.5

a. Each licensee shall attach to all handcarts and pushcarts a label or tag that displays, in letters not less than two inches in height, such licensee's name, address and license number. b. Bills, tickets, cards, advertising or stationery issued or distributed by any licensee shall contain such licensee's name, address and license number. c. Charges to laundry consumers shall state accurately and clearly the name and address of the consumer and computation of the laundry charge. d. Each licensee shall notify the commissioner within 30 days of any sale, assignment or change in ownership of the industrial laundry or the business that engages in industrial laundry delivery. e. Each vehicle used for industrial laundry delivery shall display, in letters no less than two inches in height, the licensee's name, business address and business telephone number and the license number assigned by the commissioner. (L.L. 2016/087, 8/3/2016, eff. 1/30/2017; Am. L.L. 2021/080, 7/18/2021, eff. 12/31/2021; Am. L.L. 2021/098, 9/26/2021, eff. 12/31/2021) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2016/087, L.L. 2021/080, and L.L. 2021/098.

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