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What is NYC AC § 20-688?

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This section outlines the penalties for violations of provisions within the related subchapter and regulations. Civil penalties range from zero dollars for the first violation to a maximum of two hundred twenty-five dollars for subsequent violations. Applies to individuals and entities subject to the regulations.

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§ 20-688 Penalties.

AC § 20-688

Any person, firm, corporation or association or agent or employee thereof, who shall violate any of the provisions of this subchapter or of the regulations promulgated pursuant to section 20-686 shall pay a civil penalty of zero dollars for the first violation, not more than one hundred seventy-five dollars for the second violation and not more than two hundred twenty-five dollars for the third and any subsequent violation; and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than two hundred fifty dollars for each such violation. (Am. L.L. 2021/080, 7/18/2021, eff. 11/15/2021; Am. L.L. 2023/151, 11/17/2023, eff. 5/15/2024) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/080.

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