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What is NYC AC § 20-307?

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This section outlined exemptions for certain locksmith work performed by members of city, state, or federal departments. It also established requirements for employing apprentices or trainees in locksmithing, including licensing and supervision. The statute has been repealed and no longer applies to building owners or locksmiths.

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This section has been repealed and is no longer in force.

It is shown here for historical reference. For the current law, consult the official source or speak with an attorney.

§ 20-307 Exemptions.

AC § 20-307

Editor's note: this section has been repealed by L.L. 2025/183, 12/12/2025, eff. 5/31/2027. a. Members of city, state or federal departments, who are assigned to locksmith work wholly within their respective departments or divisions, shall be exempt from the operation of this subchapter. b. No person shall be employed by a duly licensed locksmith as an apprentice or trainee unless such person shall have a trainee-license, the annual fee for which shall be ten dollars, and during the time in which such person is so employed he or she shall be under the direct supervision of said licensed locksmith and such person may perform the duties of a locksmith. Such apprentice or training period shall not exceed thirty-six months. Each such licensed locksmith employer shall be responsible for notifying the department as to the termination or other change in the employment of any such apprentice or trainee. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2025/183.

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