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What is NYC AC § 25-203?

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This section establishes that individuals who knowingly violate or fail to comply with lawful orders from the board, as authorized by specific charter sections, are guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to penalties. The penalties may include fines up to two hundred and fifty dollars, recoverable in civil court. Applies to individuals subject to board orders.

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§ 25-203 Board's orders; violation; penalty.

AC § 25-203

Any person who shall knowingly violate or fail to comply with any lawful order or requirement of the board made under the authority of sections six hundred sixty-six and six hundred sixty-eight of the charter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; and in addition thereto, and in addition to all other liabilities and penalties imposed by law, shall forfeit and pay for each such violation and non-compliance respectively, a penalty in the sum of not more than two hundred and fifty dollars, as may be fixed by the court awarding judgment therefor. An action may be brought for the recovery of any such penalty or penalties in the New York city civil court or any other court of record in the city, in the name of the city. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1991/049.

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