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What is NYC AC § 17-806?

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This section establishes civil penalties for violations of specific provisions within the chapter, including sections 17-804, 17-814, and 17-815. A civil penalty of five hundred dollars is imposed for each violation, and proceedings to recover these penalties are initiated through a notice of violation. Applies to individuals and entities subject to health code regulations.

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§ 17-806 Violations.

AC § 17-806

Any person found to be in violation of subdivision (b), (c) or (d) of section 17-804, section 17-814, or section 17-815 of this chapter or any of the rules promulgated thereunder shall be liable for a civil penalty of five hundred dollars for each violation. A proceeding to recover any civil penalty authorized pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be commenced by the service of a notice of violation which shall be returnable to the administrative tribunal authorized to adjudicate violations of the health code or the administrative code. (Am. L.L. 2015/007, 1/17/2015, eff. 6/1/2015) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2011/059.

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