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What is NYC AC § 20-561?

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This section mandates that electronic cigarette retail dealers obtain a license for each place of business in the city. It outlines the application process, fees, and requirements for obtaining and renewing the license, including compliance with health regulations. Applies to electronic cigarette retail dealers operating in New York City.

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§ 20-561 License.

AC § 20-561

a. License required of electronic cigarette retail dealers.

1.It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in business as an electronic cigarette retail dealer without first having obtained a license as hereinafter prescribed for each place of business wherein such person engages in the retail sale of electronic cigarettes in the city.

2.It shall be unlawful for a person to permit any premises under such person's control to be used by any other person in violation of paragraph 1 of subdivision a of this section.

3.It shall be unlawful for a pharmacy to obtain a license to engage in business as an electronic cigarette retail dealer. b. License application.

(a)During the 90 day application period, the commissioner shall only accept applications for licenses to engage in business as an electronic cigarette retail dealer from persons who have been engaged in the retail sale of electronic cigarettes as of the date of enactment of this subchapter.

(b)The commissioner may require proof of such engagement from applicants during the 90 day application period.

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