NYC Administrative Code

§ 10-148 — Fines for unlawful cutting of trees on city property other than trees under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.

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What is NYC AC § 10-148?

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This section establishes fines for the unlawful cutting or destruction of trees and vegetation on city property, excluding those under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation. It applies to individuals and entities that do not obtain written consent from the appropriate agency before such actions.

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§ 10-148 Fines for unlawful cutting of trees on city property other than trees under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.

AC § 10-148

It shall be unlawful for any individual, firm, corporation, agent, employee or person under the control of such individual, firm or corporation to cut, remove or in any way destroy or cause to be destroyed, any tree or other form of vegetation on any public property, without acquiring written consent from the agency having jurisdiction or control of such property. The foregoing provision shall not apply to employees of any agency who are engaged in the proper and authorized performance of their assigned duties.

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