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What is NYC RCNY § 55-11?

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A respondent who receives a Summons for a tobacco or synthetic marijuana violation may be given an opportunity to admit to the alleged violation(s). Respondents who admit to the violation in advance of their hearing date will not be required to attend their hearing.

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Effective: 7/23/2017

§ 55-11 Admission of Violations Without a Hearing.

RCNY § 55-11

A respondent who receives a Summons for a tobacco or synthetic marijuana violation may be given an opportunity to admit to the alleged violation(s). Respondents who admit to the violation in advance of their hearing date will not be required to attend their hearing. In order to make such an admission, a respondent must admit to the violation, pay the indicated penalty amount, and accept any other penalty stated in the Summons (such as license revocation or suspension) prior to the date set forth therein. Such payment may be made by mail, in person or by such other means, including electronic means, as may be authorized by the Commissioner, in the manner prescribed in the Summons. The respondent's admission of the alleged violation(s) will constitute a determination that respondent committed the alleged violation(s). (Added City Record 6/23/2017, eff. 7/23/2017)

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