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What is NYC AC § 20-623?

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This section requires chain pharmacies to prominently display notifications regarding the availability of free language assistance services for individuals with limited English proficiency. The notifications must be provided in the pharmacy's primary languages and follow specific guidelines set by the department. Applies to chain pharmacies operating in New York City.

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§ 20-623 Notification relating to language assistance services.

AC § 20-623

a. Every chain pharmacy shall conspicuously post, at or adjacent to each counter over which prescription drugs are sold, a notification of the right to free language assistance services for limited English proficient individuals as provided for in sections 20-621 and 20-622 of this subchapter. Such notifications shall be provided in all of the pharmacy's primary languages. The size, style and placement of such notice shall be determined in accordance with rules promulgated by the department. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2009/055.

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