NYC Administrative Code

§ 27-2092 — Power to hold hearings; subpoena power; production of documents.

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What is NYC AC § 27-2092?

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This section grants the department the authority to conduct inspections, hold hearings, subpoena witnesses, and compel document production for enforcing the code. It allows for the establishment of a hearing board and ensures representation by counsel for individuals appearing before it. Applies to entities involved in regulatory compliance and hearings.

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§ 27-2092 Power to hold hearings; subpoena power; production of documents.

AC § 27-2092

For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this code, considering the desirability or scope of any proposed rule or regulation hereunder, and for the purpose of making any determination required to be made by the department under this code, the department shall have power to conduct inspection, to hold public or private hearings, to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths and take testimony, and compel the production of books, papers, records and documents. The commissioner may designate himself or herself or one or more of the members, officers or employees of the department to act as a hearing board, to exercise any one or more of the powers listed, and the department may promulgate regulations to assure a lawful, orderly and fair procedure before such hearing board. Every person who shall appear before such a hearing board shall have the right to be represented by counsel of his or her own choosing.

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