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What is NYC AC § 20-458?

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This section allows the commissioner to create regulations that exempt certain non-profit associations from compliance with specific provisions. Additionally, it permits individuals to sell plants and flowers without a license during the Asian Lunar New Year celebration, provided they adhere to other applicable regulations. Applies to non-profit organizations and individuals involved in the sale of plants and flowers during the holiday period.

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§ 20-458 Exemptions.

AC § 20-458

a. The commissioner may promulgate regulations exempting any non-profit association including, but not limited to, a government agency, charitable, educational, religious or other such organization from compliance with any of the provisions of this subchapter. b. On the day of Asian Lunar New Year, as defined in section 19-163 of the administrative code, and during the seven days prior to such day, any person may sell plants and flowers for the purpose of celebrating Asian Lunar New Year without first securing a license pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Notwithstanding the above, any individual selling plants and flowers pursuant to this subdivision must comply with all other applicable provisions of this subchapter. (Am. L.L. 2017/003, 1/27/2017, eff. 1/27/2017)

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