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What is NYC AC § 20-500?

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This section mandates that applicants for towing licenses provide proof of liability insurance for each tow truck, including specific minimum coverage amounts for personal injury and property damage. The commissioner must be notified of any changes to the insurance policy. Applies to towing companies seeking licensure in New York City.

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§ 20-500 Insurance.

AC § 20-500

a. As a condition of the issuance of a license to engage in towing, each applicant shall furnish proof that every tow truck to be used by such applicant under such license is insured under a liability insurance policy as follows: with respect to each tow truck, not less than two hundred thousand dollars for personal injury or death of any one person resulting from any one accident; not less than five hundred thousand dollars for personal injury or death of two or more persons resulting from any one accident; and not less than fifty thousand dollars for injury to or destruction of property of one or more persons resulting from any one accident. b. The licensee shall notify the commissioner of any modification, amendment, cancellation or substitution of any insurance policy required under subdivision a of this section within ten days of notice to the licensee of such modification, amendment, cancellation or substitution. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1987/028.

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