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What is NYC AC § 11-4010?

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This section addresses the consequences of failing to comply with subpoenas related to various chapters of the title, including refusal to attend, be sworn, answer questions, or produce documents. It establishes penalties for both noncompliance and false testimony in matters before the commissioner of finance. Applies to individuals subpoenaed in relevant legal proceedings.

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§ 11-4010 Failure to obey subpoenas; false testimony.

AC § 11-4010

(a)Any person who, being duly subpoenaed, pursuant to chapter five, six, seven, eight, nine, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-five or twenty-seven of this title or the provisions of the civil practice law and rules, in connection with a matter arising under any of such chapters, to attend as a witness or to produce books, accounts, records, memoranda, documents or other papers, (i) fails or refuses to attend without lawful excuse, (ii) refuses to be sworn, (iii) refuses to answer any material and proper question, or (iv) refuses, after reasonable notice, to produce books, papers and documents in his or her possession or under his or her control which constitute material and proper evidence shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b)Any person who shall testify falsely in any material matter pending before the commissioner of finance with respect to any of the chapters specified in subdivision (a) shall be guilty of and punishable for perjury.

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