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What is NYC AC § 28-502.6.5?

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This section establishes that outdoor advertising companies may face fines or imprisonment if found guilty of violating provisions related to signage as outlined in the zoning resolution, building code, or related rules. Applies to outdoor advertising companies responsible for sign placement on buildings or premises.

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§ 28-502.6.5 Criminal penalty.

AC § 28-502.6.5

Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, an outdoor advertising company shall, upon being found guilty, be subject to fines or imprisonment or both pursuant to this code if a sign under its control has been erected, maintained, attached, affixed, painted on, or in any other manner represented on a building or premises in violation of any provision of the zoning resolution, this code, the 1968 building code or rules adopted pursuant thereto relating to signs.

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