§ 1-07 Civil Penalties.
RCNY § 1-07
(a)Any violation of these rules shall subject the respondent to a civil penalty which may be recovered in a proceeding before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, pursuant to Section 1049-a of the Charter. Such proceedings will be commenced by the service of a civil summons returnable to the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings in accordance with such section. The Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings may impose the penalties in the following table below for violations of the Department's rules.
(b)In addition, except as otherwise provided below, violation of the rules of this chapter shall also constitute an offense (classified as a "violation" under the Penal Law), which may be punished in a separate court proceeding by imprisonment of up to one day or a fine of not more than $200. Violations marked with an asterisk are also misdemeanors prohibited by § 18-146 or § 18-147 of the New York City Administrative Code and are subject to additional penalties.
(c)"Default penalty" shall mean the penalty imposed by the Office of Administrative Tribunals and Hearings acting, pursuant to Section 1049-a of the Charter of the City of New York in accordance with subparagraph (d) of paragraph one of subdivision d of Section 1049-a of such Charter. Section/RuleDescriptionPenaltyDefault PenaltySection/RuleDescriptionPenaltyDefault Penalty56 RCNY § 1-03(a)(3)Unauthorized presence in park when closed to public$50$7556 RCNY § 1-03(b)(6)Failure to have/display/comply with required permit$50$7556 RCNY § 1-03(c)(1)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(1)Failure to comply with directives of police, park supervisor, lifeguard, peace officer$250$37556 RCNY § 1-03(c)(2)Failure to comply with directives of other Department employee$150$22556 RCNY § 1-03(c)(3)Failure to comply with directions/prohibitions on signs$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(a)(1)*;Admin. Code § 18-147Destruction or abuse of Department property that causes significant damage or expense$1,000$1,50056 RCNY § 1-04(a)(2)Injury, defacement, abuse, etc. of Department property $100$15056 RCNY § 1-04(b)(1)(i)*;Admin. Code § 18-147Cutting, removal, or destruction of a tree$1,000$1,12556 RCNY § 1-04(b)(1)(ii)Defacement or writing upon a tree$200$30056 RCNY § 1-04(b)(1)(iii) Defacement, killing, etc. of vegetation$200$30056 RCNY § 1-04(b)(2)Walking on/permitting animal or child to walk on newly seeded grass$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(b)(3)Walking/permitting animal or child to walk in fenced area $50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(b)(4)Unauthorized possession of gardening tool/plant$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(b)(5)Unauthorized use of metal detector$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(c)(1)Littering or unlawful use of park waste receptacle$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(c)(2)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(2)Polluting waters within park$250$37556 RCNY § 1-04(c)(3)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(3)Unlawful dumping $5,000$5,00056 RCNY § 1-04(c)(3)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(3)Unlawful dumping – 2nd or subsequent violation within 12 month period $10,000$10,00056 RCNY § 1-04(c)(4)Storing/leaving unattended personal belongings$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(c)(5)Storing/leaving vending property $250$37556 RCNY § 1-04(d)Possession of glass container$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(e)(1)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(4)Aviation – bringing/landing aerial device in park, endangering person or property$500$72556 RCNY § 1-04(f)(1)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(5)Possession of a firearm/propellant/explosive etc.$500$72556 RCNY § 1-04(g)(1)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(6)Harming animals, nests, or eggs; Possessing or distributing animals or eggs.$1,000$1,50056 RCNY § 1-04(g)(2)Unauthorized feeding of animals$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(i)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(7)Unleashed/uncontrolled animals in park$100$15056 RCNY § 1-04(i)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(7)Unleashed/uncontrolled animals in park – second or subsequent violation within one year$250$37556 RCNY § 1-04(i)(4)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(7)Uncontrolled animal – animal abandonment $1,000$1,50056 RCNY §§ 1-04(j)(1), 3-18(b)Failure to remove canine waste$100$20056 RCNY § 1-04(j)(2)Horse-carriage without horse hamper/control for horse waste$100$15056 RCNY § 1-04(k)Unlawful urination/defecation in park$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(l)(1)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(8)Disorderly behavior – unauthorized access/trespass$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(l)(2)(i)Disorderly behavior – climbing $50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(l)(2)(ii)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(10)Disorderly behavior – climbing statue or artwork in manner that could damage it$200$30056 RCNY § 1-04(l)(3)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(9)Disorderly behavior – fee evasion$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(l)(4)Disorderly behavior – gambling$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(l)(5)(i)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(11)Disorderly behavior – render road dangerous$100$15056 RCNY § 1-04(l)(5)(ii)Disorderly behavior – render park dangerous$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(l)(6)Disorderly behavior – fighting/assault$150$22556 RCNY § 1-04(l)(7)Disorderly behavior – sexual activity$100$15056 RCNY § 1-04(l)(8)Disorderly behavior – endanger safety of others$250$37556 RCNY § 1-04(l)(9)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(20)Disorderly behavior – operation of bike, motor vehicle, etc. that endangers safety of other person or property$500$75056 RCNY § 1-04(n)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(12)Unlawful exposure$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(o)Obstruction of benches, sitting areas$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(p)Unauthorized camping$250$37556 RCNY § 1-04(q)Spitting on park building/monument/structure$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(r)Unauthorized use of fountain/pool/water for personal/animal hygiene$50$7556 RCNY § 1-04(s)(1)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(13)Unlawful commercial activity or speech$100$15056 RCNY § 1-04(s)(2)Soliciting money or property without permit$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(a)(1)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(14)Unpermitted event that significantly interferes with ordinary park use$500$75056 RCNY § 1-05(a)(2)Unpermitted special event/demonstration $250$37556 RCNY § 1-05(a)(3)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(14)Structure/stand/booth etc. without permit$250$37556 RCNY § 1-05(b)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(15)Unlawful vending$250$37556 RCNY § 1-05(b)(1)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(15)Unlawful vending – second or subsequent violation within one year $500$75056 RCNY § 1-05(b)(2)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(15)Unlawful vending of expressive matter in violation of Department rules$500$75056 RCNY § 1-05(c)Unlawful display of signs$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(d)(1)Unreasonable noise$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(d)(2)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(17)Operating sound reproduction device without required permit$140$21056 RCNY § 1-05(d)(3)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(16)Playing instrument/radio etc. during unauthorized hours$140$21056 RCNY § 1-05(d)(4)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(18)Unauthorized music or noise for advertising/commercial purposes$500$75056 RCNY § 1-05(e)(1)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(19)Commercial cinematic production without required permit$250$37556 RCNY § 1-05(f)(1)Unauthorized consumption/possession of alcoholic beverage$25$2556 RCNY § 1-05(f)(2)Appearing in park under the influence of alcohol, endangering self or others$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(g)Failure to comply with beach/boardwalk/pool restrictions$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(h)Failure to comply with fishing restrictions$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(i)Failure to comply with bicycle riding and/or pedicab restrictions$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(i)(1)Failure of pedicab or bike operator to comply with sign$150$22556 RCNY § 1-05(i)(1)Pedicabs operating without valid registration plate, valid pedicab business license, or valid pedicab driver's license$250$37556 RCNY § 1-05(i)(8)Pedicab soliciting/picking up/releasing passenger outside designated areas$150$22556 RCNY § 1-05(j)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Failure to comply with boating restrictions$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(k)(1)Failure to comply with ice skating restrictions$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(k)(2)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(25)(c)Going upon a frozen lake or pond without authorization$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(l)Planting tree/flower/shrubbery/other vegetation without written approval$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(m)(1)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(22)(a)Failure to comply with fire restrictions$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(m)(2)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(22)(b)Unlawful disposal of flammable materials$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(n)Unauthorized driving/parking/automotive work$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(o)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(23)Unauthorized construction/staging of materials$1,000$1,50056 RCNY § 1-05(p)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(24)Unauthorized excavation$1,000$1,50056 RCNY § 1-05(q)Failure to comply with horse riding restrictions$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(r)(1)Area use restrictions – sports in unauthorized area$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(r)(2)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(25)(a)Area use restrictions – unauthorized toy or model aviation, boating, automobiling, etc. $50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(r)(3)(i)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(25)(b)Area use restrictions – unauthorized skating/skiing/skateboarding/sledding, etc. endangering person or property$200$30056 RCNY § 1-05(r)(3)(ii)Area use restrictions – unauthorized skating/skiing/skateboarding/sledding, etc.$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(s)(1)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(26)Failure to comply with exclusive children playground restriction$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(s)(2)Failure to comply with exclusive senior citizen area restrictions $50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(s)(3)Failure to comply with dog run restrictions$50$7556 RCNY § 1-05(t)Unauthorized distribution/demonstration of products$100$15056 RCNY § 1-05(u)Failure to comply with in-line skating restrictions$50$7556 RCNY Chapter 3*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Miscellaneous violations of rules regarding 79th Street Boat Basin, Sheepshead Bay Piers, World's Fair Marina and any other Department marina not covered by a concession agreement$50$7556 RCNY §§ 3-05, 4-03*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Interference with emergency vessel boarding$100$15056 RCNY §§ 3-06(a), 3-17, 4-04(a)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Failure to have/display/comply with required vessel permit$50$7556 RCNY §§ 3-08(a), 4-06(a)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Unlawful discharge onto docks/water/walkways etc.$250$37556 RCNY §§ 3-08(b), 4-06(b)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Unlawful use of composting toilet systems$250$37556 RCNY §§ 3-08(f), 4-06(f)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Unreasonable noise at boat basin, marina, piers, mooring fields$150$22556 RCNY § 3-10(a)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Improper maintenance of vessel or equipment$50$7556 RCNY § 3-10(b)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Unauthorized structural modification on vessel$500$75056 RCNY §§ 3-12, 4-10*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Failure to possess proper safety equipment on vessel$50$7556 RCNY § 3-13(a)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Unauthorized interference with electrical supply at marina and boat basin$250$37556 RCNY §§ 3-15, 4-11*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Failure to remove sunken vessel$500$75056 RCNY § 3-16(b)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Unauthorized storage of kayak or canoe$50$7556 RCNY §§ 3-20, 4-14*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Unlawful use of slip or vessel$500$75056 RCNY Chapter 4*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Miscellaneous violations of rules regarding mooring fields under the Department's jurisdiction$50$7556 RCNY § 4-09*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Excessive speed in mooring fields$50$7556 RCNY § 4-07(a), (b)*;Admin. Code § 18-146(c)(21)Mooring fails to meet requirements$50$75Admin. Code § 17-503(d)(3)Smoking in a park or other property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation$50$50Admin. Code § 18-146(i)(1)Youth baseball league's second or subsequent failure to comply with automated external defibrillator requirements $500$500Admin. Code § 18-146(i)(2)Youth baseball league's failure to return automated external defibrillator to the Department in satisfactory condition$2,500$2,500 (Amended City Record 6/13/2017, eff. 6/13/2017; amended City Record 7/12/2024, eff. 7/12/2024; amended City Record 2/28/2025, eff. 3/30/2025)
