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What is NYC AC § 20-1210?

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This section allows the corporation counsel or designated representatives to initiate legal actions in any competent court to address violations under sections 20-1207 through 20-1209. This includes seeking permanent injunctions and mandating compliance with the relevant provisions. Applies to entities subject to these violations.

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§ 20-1210 Enforcement by the corporation counsel.

AC § 20-1210

The corporation counsel or such other persons designated by the corporation counsel on behalf of the department may initiate in any court of competent jurisdiction any action or proceeding that may be appropriate or necessary for correction of any violation issued pursuant to sections 20-1207 through 20-1209, including actions to secure permanent injunctions, enjoining any acts or practices that constitute such violation, mandating compliance with the provisions of this chapter or such other relief as may be appropriate. (L.L. 2017/107, 5/30/2017, eff. 11/26/2017; Am. L.L. 2020/080, 8/28/2020, eff. 8/28/2020) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2020/080.

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