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What is NYC AC § 24-270?

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This section establishes uniform civil penalties for violations related to unreasonable noise as defined in specific paragraphs of city regulations. The Department of Parks and Recreation is mentioned as the enforcing agency. Applies to individuals and entities engaged in activities that generate noise in violation of city rules.

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§ 24-270 Uniform civil penalties for unreasonable noise.

AC § 24-270

Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, the civil penalties for the violation of paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 of section 1-05(d) of title 56 of the rules of the city of New York, or any successor rule of the department of parks and recreation that prohibits or regulates noise, or paragraphs 16 and 17 of subdivision c of section 18-146 of the administrative code, shall be no greater than the civil penalties established in section 24-257 of this chapter for a violation of section 24-218(a) of this chapter, except in such cases in which the respondent received notice of such violation while engaged in commercial activities. (L.L. 2016/072, 6/13/2016, eff. 3/13/2017) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2016/072.

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