NYC Administrative Code

§ 24-112 — False and misleading statements; unlawful reproduction or alteration of documents.

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What is NYC AC § 24-112?

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This section prohibits making false or misleading statements and the unlawful reproduction or alteration of documents related to the Department of Buildings. The statute aims to maintain the integrity of documents such as work permits and certificates of operation. Applies to individuals and entities interacting with the Department.

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§ 24-112 False and misleading statements; unlawful reproduction or alteration of documents.

AC § 24-112

(a)No person shall knowingly make a false or misleading statement or submit a false or misleading document to the department as to any matter within the jurisdiction of the department.

(b)No person shall make, reproduce or alter or cause to be made, reproduced or altered a work permit, certificate of operation or other document issued by the commissioner or required by this code if the purpose of such reproduction or alteration is to evade or violate any provision of this code or any other law. (Am. L.L. 2015/038, 5/6/2015, eff. 5/6/2016)

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