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What is NYC AC § 20-426?

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This section mandates that dealers must obtain a license to sell, rent, fit, repair, or service products for the disabled. Applications are submitted to the commissioner, and specific information about the business structure must be disclosed. The statute applies to businesses providing services for disabled individuals.

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§ 20-426 License required.

AC § 20-426

a. It shall be unlawful for any dealer to engage in the selling, renting, fitting, repairing, or servicing of, or making adjustments to, products for the disabled without a license therefor. b. An application for a license shall be made to the commissioner. c. Any person maintaining more than one facility where such services are performed may file a single application for a license, but must pay a separate fee for each facility. d. If the business is to be carried on under a fictitious name, such name shall be stated on the application for a license. If the dealer is a partnership, any identifying data prescribed by the commissioner must be stated for each partner. If the dealer is a corporation, data as to each of the officers and directors as well as the individual in charge of each place of business must be included. e. A license issued under this subchapter is not assignable or transferable. f. Every license issued under this subchapter must be posted conspicuously on the licensee's premises and must be accessible for inspection by any interested person.

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