NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 3.13 — Enforcement of this Code Otherwise than by Prosecution or Other Compulsory Means.

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In lieu of enforcement of this Code by way of prosecution, recovery of civil penalties, revocation of permits, seizure, embargo and condemnation, and other compulsory means, the Department may seek to obtain the voluntary compliance with this Code by way of notice, warning or other educational means; this section does

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§ 3.13 Enforcement of this Code Otherwise than by Prosecution or Other Compulsory Means.

RCNY § 3.13

In lieu of enforcement of this Code by way of prosecution, recovery of civil penalties, revocation of permits, seizure, embargo and condemnation, and other compulsory means, the Department may seek to obtain the voluntary compliance with this Code by way of notice, warning or other educational means; this section does not, however, require that such non-compulsory methods be used before proceeding by way of compulsory enforcement.

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