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What is NYC AC § 28-419.7.6?

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This section establishes that in forfeiture actions, the total monetary award to individuals for their interest in forfeited vehicles and tools cannot exceed the net proceeds from the sale of those items, after deducting lawful expenses incurred by the city. Applies to individuals with interests in forfeited vehicles and tools.

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§ 28-419.7.6 Amount of award.

AC § 28-419.7.6

In any forfeiture action commenced pursuant to this article, where the court awards a sum of money to one or more persons in satisfaction of such person's interest in the forfeited vehicle and tools, the total amount awarded to satisfy such interest or interests shall not exceed the amount of the net proceeds of the sale of the forfeited vehicle and tools after deduction of the lawful expenses incurred by the city, including reasonable costs of removal and storage of the vehicle and tools between the time of seizure and the date of sale. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2008/008.

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