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What is NYC AC § 20-531?

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This section establishes the requirement for individuals to obtain a license for booting vehicles, defining key terms such as 'boot,' 'person,' and 'private parking lot.' It outlines the responsibilities of licensees regarding compliance and liability for violations. Applies to individuals and entities engaged in booting activities on private property.

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§ 20-531 License required; definitions.

AC § 20-531

a.

1.No person shall engage in booting without having first obtained a license therefor pursuant to this subchapter.

2.Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph one of this subdivision, an individual shall not require a license issued pursuant to this subchapter where such individual is an employee of and is authorized or directed to engage in booting by a person required to be licensed by this subchapter. b. For the purposes of this subchapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: 1. "Boot" or "booting" shall mean the act of placing on a parked motor vehicle a mechanical device that is designed to be attached to the wheel or tire or other part of such vehicle so as to prohibit its usual manner of movement; 2. "Person" shall mean any individual, partnership, corporation, association, firm or other business entity; and 3. "Private parking lot" shall mean any area of private property near or contiguous to premises having one or more stores or business establishments which is used for the parking of motor vehicles of customers or patrons or any one who frequents such stores and business establishments, but shall be limited to such areas as are provided to the public without charge. c. No licensee shall boot, permit or authorize booting in violation of the provisions of this subchapter or section 19-169.2 of this code or any rule promulgated pursuant to this subchapter or section 19-169.2 of this code. d. A licensee shall be liable for any violation by such licensee's employees or agents of this subchapter, section 19-169.2 of this code or any rule promulgated pursuant to this subchapter or section 19-169.2 of this code. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1995/024.

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