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What is NYC AC § 24-332?

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This section prohibits the use of hoses or piping for washing streets, sidewalks, and other areas, as well as for watering lawns or gardens and operating outside showers, during the winter months from November 1 to March 31. Applies to all individuals in the city.

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§ 24-332 Use of water through hose.

AC § 24-332

It shall be unlawful for any person to wash any street, sidewalk, areaway, steps, building or other place in the city by means of a hose or piping, or to use water through a hose or sprinkler for watering lawns or gardens, or to operate any outside shower where the water runs upon a street, sidewalk, or other public place between the first day of November and the last day of March following. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2006/039.

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