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What is NYC AC § 20-715?

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This section outlines the penalties for violations of section 20-713.1 or related regulations, specifying civil penalties and fines for multiple offenses. A civil penalty of $175 applies for the first violation, escalating for subsequent violations. Applies to individuals responsible for compliance with signage requirements.

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§ 20-715 Penalties.

AC § 20-715

Any person who violates the provisions of section 20-713.1 or regulations promulgated pursuant to this subchapter shall pay a civil penalty of one hundred seventy-five dollars for the first offense, five hundred dollars for the second offense and seven hundred and fifty dollars for the third offense and each succeeding offense and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars for the first offense and for each succeeding offense a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars for each such violation. For the purposes of this section, if on any single day the required signage is not displayed in accordance with section 20-713.1 or regulations promulgated pursuant to this subchapter, it shall be considered a single violation. (Am. 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. 2021/080 and L.L. 2021/098.

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