Brooklyn since 2014All five boroughsSame-day response during business hours

What is NYC AC § 22-129?

Quick Answer

This section mandates that all individuals responsible for wharf property must print specific rate provisions on wharfage bills. It allows vessel owners to refuse payment if the bill does not conform to these requirements. Applies to persons owning or managing wharf properties and vessels.

General informational summary. Not legal advice for your situation. Consult an attorney before acting on any specific matter.

Michael Nacmias - Founding PartnerMichael Sargo - Partner
From the team atNacmias Law Firm, PLLCBrooklyn-based attorneys representingproperty owners across all five boroughsMeet the team →

§ 22-129 Rates to be printed in wharfage bills.

AC § 22-129

a. All persons owning or having charge of any wharf property shall cause to be printed on the back of all bills presented by them for wharfage, cranage and dockage the provisions of subdivision j of section seven hundred four of the charter and the schedule of rates fixed pursuant thereto. b. The owner, consignee, or person in charge of any vessel may refuse to pay the wharfage, cranage or dockage due on such vessel unless, upon his or her demand, a bill is presented to him or her printed in conformity with this section. Any person, owning or having charge of any wharf property who shall receive for wharfage, cranage or dockage any rates in excess of those authorized in such schedule of rates shall forfeit to the party aggrieved treble the amount so charged as damages, to be sued for and recovered by the party aggrieved.

Common Questions

Our team

Meet the people you will work with

Free case review

Talk to an attorney before you act on NYC code.

Free 15-minute case review with the attorney handling your matter. Same-day response during business hours across all five boroughs — OATH hearings, Housing Court, and real estate closings.

Or email us

[email protected]

An attorney reads every message.

  • Same-day response

    During business hours

  • Direct attorney access

    Same lawyer from intake to close

  • Flat-fee pricing

    On most OATH and closing matters