(a) Service. A Respondent must be served with a summons specifying the nature of the violation charged or the basis for any charge that the Respondent is not Fit to Hold a License.
(b) Licensees. Service of a summons upon a Licensee can be accomplished through:
1. personal service; or
2. USPS first class mail addressed to the last Mailing Address filed with the Commission;
3. If the Licensee is a Vehicle Owner (of a Taxicab, For-Hire Vehicle, Paratransit Vehicle, or Commuter Van), by personal service upon the Driver, who must promptly forward the summons or notice to the Owner or Agent; a Driver who fails to do so will be in violation of these Rules.
4. If the Licensee is any Licensee other than a Vehicle Owner or Driver (for example, owner of a Commuter Van Service, For-Hire Vehicle Base, Paratransit Base, Taxicab Agent, or Taximeter Business), by personal service upon a person of suitable age and discretion employed by or acting as an agent of the Licensee at the Licensee's place of business.
(c) Non-Licensees. Service of a summons upon a Respondent who is not a Licensee can be accomplished through any of the following methods consistent with the requirements set in the Civil Practice Law and Rules:
1. By personal service; or
2. By USPS first class mail addressed to the address on the Respondent's state-issued driver's License or vehicle registration.
3. If the Respondent is the registered owner of a vehicle, by personal service upon the driver of the vehicle.
4. If the Respondent is charged with operating an unlicensed Commuter Van Service, For-Hire Vehicle Base, Paratransit Base, Taxicab Agent, or Taximeter Business, by personal service upon a person of suitable age and discretion employed by or acting as an agent of the Respondent at the Respondent's place of business.