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What is NYC AC § 28-419.7.5?

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This section outlines the procedures for the disposition of vehicles and tools that have been forfeited following a judicial determination. The agency in custody may either retain these items for city use or sell them at public sale after providing five days of public notice. Applies to city agencies managing forfeited property.

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§ 28-419.7.5 Disposition.

AC § 28-419.7.5

The department or agency having custody of the vehicle and tools, after judicial determination of forfeiture, shall, at its discretion, either (i) retain such vehicle and tools for the official use of the city; or (ii) by public notice of at least five days, sell such forfeited vehicle and tools at public sale. The net proceeds of any such sale shall be paid into the general fund of the city. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2008/008.

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