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What is NYC RCNY § 7-05?

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Pursuant to Administrative Code § 17-133.1, the standard fine for a violation of 24 RCNY Health Code § 151.02 of the Health Code that pertains to the eradication or elimination of rodents, rodent harborages or other rodent related nuisances must be $300. The fine for each subsequent violation at the same premises and u

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Effective: 12/9/2018

§ 7-05 Escalation of Fines for Rodent Violations.

RCNY § 7-05

Pursuant to Administrative Code § 17-133.1, the standard fine for a violation of 24 RCNY Health Code § 151.02 of the Health Code that pertains to the eradication or elimination of rodents, rodent harborages or other rodent related nuisances must be $300. The fine for each subsequent violation at the same premises and under the same ownership or control within a two-year period must be double the amount of the penalty for the previous violation but may not exceed the maximum fine for any Health Code violation. (Added City Record 11/9/2018, eff. 12/9/2018)

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