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What is NYC AC § 17-134?

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This section allows the department to initiate a lawsuit for penalty recovery against one or more individuals involved in the complained acts, refusals, or omissions. The court determines the recovery against those joined in the action. Applies to entities facing penalties from the department.

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§ 17-134 Joinder of defendants.

AC § 17-134

Any suit instituted by the department for the recovery of a penalty may be against one or more of those who participate in the acts, refusals or omissions complained of, and the recovery may be against one or more of those joined in the action as the justice of the court shall direct.

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