Requires review of all motor vehicle repair shop applicants which includes community input

This bill requires the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to consider community input when reviewing applications to transfer or renew licenses for motor vehicle repair shops in New York City. Under the new rules, the state commissioner must evaluate factors such as the shop's history of violations, complaints from local community boards, and the potential impact on nearby traffic and parking. The legislation also mandates that applicants notify the relevant community board at least 45 days before applying, giving the board 35 days to submit a written opinion for or against the renewal. Additionally, the bill clarifies that parking violations or failure to fix code violations by a shop's employees will be treated as violations by the shop itself.