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What is NYC AC § 20-820?

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This section establishes a civil cause of action for individuals injured by a pregnancy services center's noncompliance with section 20-817. It allows for various remedies, including compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees. Applies to individuals affected by the actions of pregnancy services centers.

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§ 20-820 Civil cause of action.

AC § 20-820

Any person claiming to be injured by the failure of a pregnancy services center to comply with section 20-817 shall have a cause of action against such pregnancy services center in any court of competent jurisdiction for any or all of the following remedies: compensatory and punitive damages; injunctive and declaratory relief; attorney's fees and costs; and such other relief as a court deems appropriate. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2011/017.

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