NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-212.6 — Lack of knowledge not a defense.

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What is NYC AC § 28-212.6?

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This section establishes that lack of knowledge regarding the creation or continuation of a public nuisance is not a valid defense during hearings. The statute applies to property owners, occupants, lessors, lessees, mortgagees, and others with an interest in the property.

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§ 28-212.6 Lack of knowledge not a defense.

AC § 28-212.6

At such hearing it shall not be a defense that the owner, occupant, lessor, lessee, mortgagee, or other person having an interest in the property lacked knowledge of or did not acquiesce or participate in the creation or continuation of the public nuisance.

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