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(a) Pursuant to Section 2203(h)(2) of the Charter, as used in this chapter, the term "notice of violation" means any notice commencing a proceeding, including a summons or any other form as prescribed by the Commissioner. (b) Pursuant to Section 2203(h)(1) of the Charter, except to the extent that dollar limits are oth

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Effective: 8/22/2016Last amended: 9/21/2017

§ 6-10 Compliance with New York City Charter.

RCNY § 6-10

(a)Pursuant to Section 2203(h)(2) of the Charter, as used in this chapter, the term "notice of violation" means any notice commencing a proceeding, including a summons or any other form as prescribed by the Commissioner.

(b)Pursuant to Section 2203(h)(1) of the Charter, except to the extent that dollar limits are otherwise specifically provided, civil penalties shall not exceed five hundred dollars for each violation of any law or rule the enforcement of which is within the jurisdiction of the Department pursuant to the New York City Charter, Administrative Code or any other general, special or local law. The remedies and penalties provided for in this subchapter shall be applied per violation and shall be in addition to any other remedies or penalties provided for the enforcement of such provisions under any other law including, but not limited to, civil or criminal actions or proceedings. Such remedies and the maximum penalties authorized by a law or rule shall apply to a respondent who fails to appear to answer a notice of violation. (Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016; amended City Record 8/22/2017, eff. 9/21/2017)

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