NY A04184

Requires the MWBE certification director to grant provisional MWBE certification status to applicants who do not receive an approval or denial decision within 90 days of applying

Maintains existing requirement that applicants receive written notice of application status and deficiencies within 21 days, with final determination due within 45 days of submitting a completed application

Upon expiration of provisional certification, the director must provide a final written determination approving or denying full certification, including reasons for any denial

Preserves applicants' right to request a hearing before an independent hearing officer within 30 days if certification is denied or revoked

Takes effect immediately upon passage