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What is NYC AC § 20-552?

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This section outlines the conditions under which the commissioner may deny the issuance or renewal of a ticket seller license. Grounds for denial include pending summonses, unsatisfied fines, and certain criminal convictions. Applies to ticket sellers seeking to obtain or renew their licenses.

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§ 20-552 Denial of license or renewal.

AC § 20-552

a. In addition to any of the powers that may be exercised by the commissioner pursuant to this subchapter or chapter one of this title, or any rules promulgated pursuant to such subchapter or chapter, the commissioner may refuse to issue or renew a ticket seller license: 1. if an applicant has pending any unanswered summons, unsatisfied fines, or penalties for violation of this subchapter or chapter one of this title, or any rules promulgated pursuant to such subchapter or chapter; or 2. for any cause set forth in chapter one of this title or elsewhere in this subchapter as a ground for suspension, or revocation, or non-renewal. b. Notwithstanding subdivision a of this section, the commissioner shall refuse to renew a ticket seller license if the commissioner becomes aware of any of the following: 1. an applicant has been convicted of a misdemeanor pursuant to subdivision a of section 20-556; 2. an applicant has failed to answer a summons or notice of violation, appear for a civil or criminal summons, or pay a fine or civil penalty imposed pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter or chapter one of this title, or any rules promulgated pursuant to such subchapter or chapter, two or more times within any one year period; or 3. an applicant has been convicted of a crime while acting as a ticket seller. (L.L. 2016/080, 6/28/2016, eff. 8/1/2016) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2016/080.

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