NYC Administrative Code

§ 24-130 — Action on applications for work permits and certificates of operation.

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What is NYC AC § 24-130?

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This section outlines the procedures for the commissioner to act on applications for work permits and certificates of operation within a specified timeframe. It details the notification process for approval or disapproval and the applicant's right to request reconsideration. Applies to applicants seeking work permits or certificates of operation.

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§ 24-130 Action on applications for work permits and certificates of operation.

AC § 24-130

(a)The commissioner shall act within a reasonable time not to exceed forty-five days on an application for a work permit or certificate of operation, or for a renewal of a certificate of operation, and shall notify the applicant in writing of his or her approval or disapproval of the application.

(b)If an application is disapproved, the commissioner shall set forth his or her objections in the notice of disapproval.

(c)Within forty-five days after service on the applicant of the notice of disapproval, the applicant may request the commissioner to reconsider the application by answering in writing the commissioner's objection to the application. The application shall be deemed cancelled if the applicant fails to answer or request an extension of time within forty-five days after the service of the notice of disapproval.

(d)The commissioner shall consider the applicant's answer to his or her objections, and shall notify the applicant in writing within a reasonable time, not to exceed forty-five days, of his or her approval or denial of the application.

(e)The commissioner may grant a temporary certificate of operation for a period not to exceed sixty days upon receipt of an application for the granting or renewal of a certificate of operation and may, at his or her discretion, renew a temporary certificate of operation for an additional period not to exceed sixty days. (Am. L.L. 2015/038, 5/6/2015, eff. 5/6/2016)

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