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What is NYC AC § 20-904?

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This section outlines the penalties for violations of section 20-901 and related provisions, including civil penalties ranging from one thousand to ten thousand dollars and potential misdemeanor charges. The commissioner may issue a warning under certain conditions. Applies to individuals and entities violating specified provisions related to no-fault motor vehicle insurance claims.

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§ 20-904 Violations and penalties.

AC § 20-904

a. Any person who violates section 20-901 of this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than one thousand dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars for each violation; provided, however, that the commissioner shall issue a written warning in lieu of a civil penalty where the commissioner finds that such person violated such section due to his or her reasonable belief that the percentage of billings for no-fault motor vehicle insurance medical claims filed by his or her clinic or clinics was not at or above fifty percent during the preceding twelve months. b. Any person who violates paragraph a of section 20-902 of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than ten thousand dollars for each runner used, solicited, directed, hired or employed, or a term of imprisonment not to exceed one year, or both. c. Any person who violates paragraph b of section 20-902 of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than ten thousand dollars for each violation, or a term of imprisonment not to exceed one year, or both. d. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the imposition of any other penalty that may be imposed pursuant to any other law, rule or regulation. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2006/011.

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