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What is NYC AC § 20-557?

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This section outlines the grounds for the suspension and revocation of ticket seller licenses, including fraud, misrepresentation, and repeated violations. The commissioner has the authority to revoke a license under specific conditions, including criminal convictions or failure to respond to violations. Applies to ticket sellers operating in New York City.

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§ 20-557 Suspension and revocation of license.

AC § 20-557

a. Any ticket seller license may be suspended or revoked upon notice and an opportunity to be heard for any of the following causes: 1. fraud, misrepresentation, or false statements contained in the application for such license or any renewal application; 2. fraud, misrepresentation, or false statements made in connection with the vending of tickets; 3. violation of chapter one or subchapter one of chapter five of this title, or any rules promulgated pursuant to such chapter or subchapter; provided, however, that in the event of a conflict between such chapter and subchapter and this subchapter, this subchapter shall prevail; 4. four or more violations of any provision of this subchapter or any rules promulgated pursuant to such subchapter that are issued on different calendar days and within a two-year period. b. Notwithstanding subdivision a of this section, the commissioner shall revoke a ticket seller license if the commissioner becomes aware of any of the following: 1. a licensee has been convicted of a misdemeanor pursuant to subdivision a of section 20-566* of this subchapter; * Editor's note: so in L.L. 2016/080.

2.a licensee 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 a one year period; or 3. a licensee has been convicted of a crime while acting as a ticket seller. c. Notwithstanding subdivisions a and b of this section, upon the occurrence of any of the conditions set forth in subdivision a or b of this section, if the commissioner determines that the continued possession by the ticket seller of a ticket seller license would pose an exigent danger to the public, the commissioner may immediately suspend such ticket seller license, subject to a prompt post-suspension hearing. (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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