Portable Amusement Device License

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Operating & Renewing

Operating Requirements

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Licenses are valid for up to one year and expire on March 15 every year.
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If any of the information submitted in the approved application changes, the licensee must inform DCA of those changes by calling 311 or by visiting the DCA Licensing Center. DCA recommends that licensees call 311 to confirm that they need to go to the Licensing Center for any specific change.
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If licensee plans to operate inflatable amusement devices, licensee must submit a completed Weekly Update of Inflatable Amusement Device Operation Form to DCA.
Download Weekly Update of Inflatable Amusement Device Operation Form (PDF)
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The licensee must notify DCA within 14 days if their insurance policy is cancelled, expired, or was terminated for any reason. Notification must be in writing and submitted in person OR by mail to the DCA Licensing Center.
NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
Licensing Center
42 Broadway, Lobby
New York, NY 10004
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The licensee must submit a completed Amusement Device Accident Report within 24 hours after the occurrence. If the accident results in death or a person sustaining an injury that requires medical treatment, the licensee must notify both the Department of Consumer Affairs and Department of Buildings immediately via phone, fax, and / or e-mail as provided on the Accident Report.
DOWNLOAD AMUSEMENT DEVICE ACCIDENT REPORT (PDF)
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All laws and rules of the City of New York, including the Consumer Protection Law and Rules, are available through the PUBLIC ACCESS PORTAL. For convenience, sections of the New York City Licensing Law and Rules are available as a downloadable handout.
DOWNLOAD LICENSING LAW AND RULES HANDOUT (PDF)

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Steps to renew online:

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Before the license expires, DCA will mail a license renewal application and instructions to the licensee. If the licensee plans to continue operating, the licensee must submit their renewal application at least 15 days before the license expires.

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Steps to renew by mail:

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Before the license expires, DCA will mail a license renewal application and instructions to the licensee. If the licensee plans to continue operating, the licensee must submit their renewal application, required documents, and fees at least 15 days before the license expires. Licensee can mail materials using the orange return envelope to the DCA Licensing Center.
NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
Licensing Center
42 Broadway, Lobby
New York, NY 10004

Steps to renew in person:

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Before the license expires, DCA will mail a license renewal application and instructions to the licensee. If the licensee plans to continue operating, the licensee must submit their renewal application, required documents, and fees at least 15 days before the license expires. Licensee may visit the DCA Licensing Center between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.
NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
Licensing Center
42 Broadway, Lobby
New York, NY 10004

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Portable Amusement Device License

Operating & Renewing

Operating Requirements

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