Section 19-529.4. Color schemes and emblems and additional requirements for commuter vans  


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  • a. Commuter vans shall  have  the  name  of  the  vehicle  owner,  the  name  of  the  person holding the authorization pursuant to
      which such vehicle is  operating  and  evidence  of  such  authorization
      displayed on the outside and inside of the vehicle in such form as shall
      be prescribed by the commission.
        b.  Commuter  vans shall display a sticker on at least the front, back
      and sides of such vehicles containing a unique emblem in  such  form  as
      shall  be  prescribed by the commission. The commission shall issue such
      stickers to the commuter van owner upon the issuance of a  commuter  van
      license and such sticker shall:
        (1)  be large enough to be easily seen by law enforcement officers and
      members of the public;
        (2) include  information  uniquely  identifying  the  van,  which  may
      include  make  and  model, color(s) of such van, license plate number or
      information about the commuter van license and the term of such license;
        (3) be hard to replicate, with security features such as holograms  or
      other security features as prescribed by the commission; and
        (4)  include  any  other  information or features as prescribed by the
      commission.
        c. Commuter vans may be painted any color approved by the  commission,
      other than the colors reserved for medallion taxis.
        d.  All  commuter vans shall at all times carry inside the vehicle and
      the operator shall produce  upon  demand  of  any  officer  or  employee
      designated  by  the  commission,  any  police  officer or any authorized
      officers or employees of the department of  transportation  or  the  New
      York city transit authority:
        1. the commuter van license;
        2. the driver's commuter van driver's license;
        3.  the  authorization  to  operate  a  commuter  van service, or copy
      thereof reproduced in accordance with the specifications  set  forth  in
      rules of the commission;
        4.   the  vehicle  registration  and  evidence  of  current  liability
      insurance; and
        5. a passenger manifest, and such records evidencing prearrangement as
      are prescribed by rule of the commission.