Amendment of Rules Relating to General Vendors
Rule status: Proposed
Agency: DCWP
Comment by date: June 2, 2025
Rule Full Text
DCWP-NOH-Proposed-Amendment-of-Rules-Relating-to-General-Vendors.pdf
The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is proposing to amend the rules governing general vendors by repealing certain provisions and aligning transaction documentation requirements with those of other NYC businesses.
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- Mail: DCWP , 42 Broadway ; New York, New York 10004
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Date
June 2, 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Comments are now closed.
Online comments: 1
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Nick Gulotta
Comment added June 2, 2025 7:08pmDear Commissioner Mayuga,
I respectfully submit the following comment in support of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s proposed rule changes. These are common sense, good-government changes that level the playing field for working class New Yorkers by removing arbitrary and capricious requirements for street vendors.
Changing 2-307(c) to require that vendors offer a receipt for goods over $20 vs. $5 is consistant with DCWP’s rules for brick and mortar businesses. There is no functional purpose to require a different more arduous standard for vendors. Correcting this discrepancy is necessary and fair.
Repealing 2-307(d) so that vendors are no longer required to retain duplicates of receipts for inspection AND submit them to DCWP with licenses renewal applications will reduce burdensome regulations for street vendors. The present rule serves no functional benefit for the agency or New Yorkers.
Repealing 2-309 is necessary to reduce confusion in the already lengthy and complex regulations for vendors. This section of the admin code requires a license to be worn conspicuously. There are no separate DCWP identification cards so removing this requirement will simplify the Admin Code leading to greater compliance and less erroneous ticketing.
Section 2-311 should be repealed to reduce confusion and unnecessary clutter in the city’s Admin Code.
Thank you for your thoughtful rule changes that will lead to a more fair and equitable city for New York’s smallest businesses.