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What is NYC RCNY § 4-142?

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Each amusement arcade or gaming cafe owner or operator must prominently post in his or her establishment an 11 inch by 17 inch sign containing a notice that must be substantially worded as follows: "Warning! Unless exempt under New York State Education Law, persons under the age of 18 are not allowed on these premises

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Effective: 4/10/2022

§ 4-142 Sign Requirements for Amusement Arcades and Gaming Cafes.

RCNY § 4-142

Each amusement arcade or gaming cafe owner or operator must prominently post in his or her establishment an 11 inch by 17 inch sign containing a notice that must be substantially worded as follows: "Warning! Unless exempt under New York State Education Law, persons under the age of 18 are not allowed on these premises Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. during the regularly scheduled school year. New York State truancy laws will be enforced against such persons who remain upon these premises during those hours." The requirements of this section may be fulfilled by posting a color print of the amusement arcades and gaming cafes truancy sign, which is publicly available on the Department's website, in a clear and conspicuous manner in the establishment. (Added City Record 3/11/2022, eff. 4/10/2022)

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