NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 173.21 — Sale of Toxic and Hazardous Substances Prohibited; Embargo or Seizure Authorized.

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(a) No person may sell, hold for sale, transport, or give away hazardous or toxic substances or products unless such items are capable of being labeled pursuant to this Article to prevent misuse or harm. (b) When in the opinion of the Department a substance or product is hazardous or toxic within the meaning of this Ar

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Effective: 7/19/2019

§ 173.21 Sale of Toxic and Hazardous Substances Prohibited; Embargo or Seizure Authorized.

RCNY § 173.21

(a)No person may sell, hold for sale, transport, or give away hazardous or toxic substances or products unless such items are capable of being labeled pursuant to this Article to prevent misuse or harm.

(b)When in the opinion of the Department a substance or product is hazardous or toxic within the meaning of this Article, the Department may seize, embargo, or condemn such material pursuant to 24 RCNY Health Code § 3.03.

(c)In addition to other penalties imposed for violations of this Article, the Department may require persons to take an online safe products awareness training program developed by the Department. (Added City Record 6/19/2019, eff. 7/19/2019)

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