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What is NYC RCNY § 6-78?

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Unless otherwise specified, the penalties set forth for each section of law or rule shall also apply to all subdivisions, paragraphs, subparagraphs, clauses, items, or any other provision contained therein. Each subdivision, paragraph, subparagraph, clause, item, or other provision charged in the Notice of Violation sh

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Effective: 12/26/2021

§ 6-78 Information Regarding Room Air Conditioners Penalty Schedule.

RCNY § 6-78

Unless otherwise specified, the penalties set forth for each section of law or rule shall also apply to all subdivisions, paragraphs, subparagraphs, clauses, items, or any other provision contained therein. Each subdivision, paragraph, subparagraph, clause, item, or other provision charged in the Notice of Violation shall constitute a separate violation of the law or rule. Unless otherwise specified in this section or by law, a second, third, or fourth and subsequent violation means a violation by the same respondent, whether by pleading guilty, being found guilty in a decision, or entering into a settlement agreement for violating the same provision of law or rule, within two years of the prior violation(s). CitationViolation Description First ViolationFirstDefaultSecond ViolationSecond DefaultThird and Subsequent ViolationThird and Subsequent DefaultAdmin. Code§ 20-718Failure to display required energy use or item information for room air conditioner for sale$0$0$25 per day$25 per day$25 per day$25 per dayAdmin. Code§ 20-719Failure to furnish upon request energy use or item information for room air conditioner for sale$0$0$25 per day$25 per day$25 per day$25 per dayAdmin. Code§ 20-720Failure to include energy use or item information for room air conditioner for sale in an advertisement within the city$0$0$25 per day$25 per day$25 per day$25 per day (Added City Record 11/26/2021, eff. 12/26/2021)

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