(a) Prescribed Penalties. Whenever a Respondent is charged with a violation of any Commission Rule or Administrative Code Section, Respondent may be subject to the civil penalties as set forth in the Commission Rules or the Administrative Code.
(b) Discretionary Penalties. Where provided by local law, instead of any of the specific penalties in the Commission Rules, the Commission can, in its discretion, in accordance with subdivision (b) of 35 RCNY § 68-13, revoke a License, suspend a License up to 6 months, and/or impose:
1. A fine, not to exceed $10,000 for each violation, against:
(A) the Owner of a Licensed Taxicab or For-Hire vehicle,
(B) a Base,
(C) a Commuter Van Service or vehicle,
(D) a Paratransit service or vehicle,
(E) a Taximeter Business,
(F) a Taxicab Broker, or
(G) a Taxicab agent.
2. A fine, not to exceed $1,000 for each violation, against a Licensed Driver.
(c) Imposition of Penalties. Any revocation, suspension, Persistent Violator Penalty or Penalty Points will become effective on the date the Respondent is found guilty of the violation.
1. Suspensions. Suspensions go into effect when the decision imposing the violation is issued.
2. Fines are due not later than 30 days after the Respondent is found guilty of or pleads guilty to the violation, unless:
A. the Respondent files an appeal of the decision issued by the Taxi and Limousine Tribunal within the time required by 48 RCNY Chapter 5, in which case the payment of the fines will be deferred until 30 days after the date of the appeal decision.
3. If the fine is not paid by the close of business on the date due, the Commission will notify the Respondent in writing that the Respondent's License will be suspended in 10 business days of the date of the notification until the fine is paid, unless the Respondent demonstrates to the Commission, in person or in writing, that the fine has been paid.
(Amended City Record 6/30/2016, eff. 7/30/2016)