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What is NYC AC § 20-119?

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This section outlines the civil penalties for violations of the chapter, stipulating fines of $175 for the first violation, $300 for the second, and $500 for the third and subsequent violations. It also specifies a $500 penalty for violations of section 1-21 of title 6 of the rules of the city of New York. Applies to individuals and entities subject to the chapter's regulations.

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§ 20-119 Penalties.

AC § 20-119

a. Except as otherwise provided in this section and this chapter, any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty of: (i) one hundred seventy-five dollars for the first violation; (ii) three hundred dollars for the second violation committed; and (iii) five hundred dollars for the third and any subsequent violation committed. b. Any person who violates section 1-21 of title 6 of the rules of the city of New York, or any successor to such provision, shall be subject to a civil penalty of five hundred dollars. (L.L. 2015/069, 6/29/2015, eff. 6/29/2015; L.L. 2021/080, 7/18/2021, eff. 11/15/2021; Am. L.L. 2021/098, 9/26/2021, eff. 11/15/2021) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2015/069, L.L. 2021/080, and L.L. 2021/098.

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