NYC Administrative Code

§ 16-141 — Uniform civil penalties for littering and public urination.

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What is NYC AC § 16-141?

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This section establishes uniform civil penalties for violations related to public urination and littering as defined by the rules of the city of New York. The penalties are aligned with those specified in section 16-118 of the code. Applies to individuals violating public sanitation regulations.

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§ 16-141 Uniform civil penalties for littering and public urination.

AC § 16-141

a. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, the civil penalties for the violation of the prohibition against urination set forth section 1-04(k) of title 56 of the rules of the city of New York, or any successor rule of the department of parks and recreation that prohibits public urination, shall be no greater than the civil penalties established in paragraph b of subdivision 9 of section 16-118 of the code. b. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, the civil penalties for the violation of the first two sentences of section 1-04(c)(1) of title 56 of the rules of the city of New York, or any successor rules of the department of parks and recreation that prohibit littering and require the use of receptacles for refuse disposal, shall be no greater than the civil penalties established in paragraph c of subdivision 9 of section 16-118 of the code. (L.L. 2016/075, 6/13/2016, eff. 8/12/2016) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2016/075.

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