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What is NYC AC § 20-326?

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This section mandates that every licensee provide a distinctive claim check to drivers when accepting a motor vehicle for parking or storage. The claim check must include the licensee's name and license number, and it is not required for vehicles parked on a weekly or monthly basis. Applies to parking facility operators.

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§ 20-326 Claim checks.

AC § 20-326

Every licensee, at the time of accepting a motor vehicle for parking or storage, shall furnish to the driver of such vehicle a distinctive claim check acknowledging the receipt of the vehicle and showing the date of such acceptance. Every such claim check shall contain the name of the licensee and his or her license number. Such licensee shall not be required to issue a claim check for any vehicle which is parked or stored on a weekly or monthly basis, nor for any vehicle parked in a parking lot where the patrons are permitted to park and lock their own cars.

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