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What is NYC RCNY § 15-05?

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(a) A Contractor may be assessed up to $4,000 for each City Contracted Vehicle, including those vehicles used on behalf of the Contractor by its Subcontractor(s), that are found to be out of compliance with the requirements of these rules. (b) In addition to other remedies provided by law or specified in the Contract,

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Effective: 11/6/2022

§ 15-05 Violations.

RCNY § 15-05

(a)A Contractor may be assessed up to $4,000 for each City Contracted Vehicle, including those vehicles used on behalf of the Contractor by its Subcontractor(s), that are found to be out of compliance with the requirements of these rules.

(b)In addition to other remedies provided by law or specified in the Contract, any person who knowingly makes a false statement of material fact to any City Agency with respect to the financial condition of the Contractor submitted in connection with a request for an exemption from compliance with these Rules may be fined not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for each such false statement and the person on whose behalf such false, deceptive or fraudulent representation was made, shall thenceforth be disqualified from bidding on any contracts for the City.

(c)For purposes of this section, a person knowingly makes a false statement of material fact when such statements regarding the Contractor's financial condition fail to comply with the standards set forth in Administrative Code § 6-112.

(d)A Contractor shall be responsible and liable for the actions or omissions of its subcontractor(s), and for any assessments imposed upon such subcontractor(s) pursuant to these rules. (Added City Record 10/7/2022, eff. 11/6/2022)

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