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What is NYC AC § 20-692?

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This section outlines the penalties for violations of specific provisions in section 20-691, establishing a tiered civil penalty system. It allows for a zero-dollar penalty for first-time violations if proof of cure is submitted within thirty days. Applies to individuals subject to civil penalties for violations.

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§ 20-692 Punishment.

AC § 20-692

a. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of subdivisions a or b of section 20-691 shall be subject to a civil penalty of fifty dollars for the first violation, one hundred dollars for the second violation and one hundred fifty dollars for the third and any subsequent violation, except that a person shall be subject to a civil penalty of zero dollars for a first violation of subdivision a or b of section 20-691 of this subchapter or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, if such person proves to the satisfaction of the department, within thirty days of the issuance of the notice of violation and prior to the commencement of an adjudication of the violation, that the violation has been cured. The submission of proof of a cure, if accepted by the department as proof that the violation has been cured, shall be deemed an admission of liability for all purposes. The option of presenting proof that the violation has been cured shall be offered as part of any settlement offer made by the department to a person who has received, for the first time, a notice of violation of subdivision a or b of section 20-691 of this subchapter or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder. The department shall permit such proof to be submitted electronically or in person. A person may seek review, in the department's administrative tribunal, of the determination that the person has not submitted proof of a cure within fifteen days of receiving written notification of such determination. b. Each day a violation is continued shall constitute a separate violation. (Am. L.L. 2021/080, 7/18/2021, eff. 11/15/2021) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/080.

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