(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, not being in attendance for the transaction of business at the MTA Transportation Center, after having been ordered by a law enforcement officer to remove himself or herself from the premises, to loiter or remain standing, sitting or lying down in the doorways, corridors, approaches, sitting areas, or bus boarding areas when said conduct has the effect of impeding or obstructing legitimate transportation center customers or employees from moving about in or around the Transportation Center.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person, not being in attendance for the transaction of business at the MTA Transportation Center, after having been ordered by a law enforcement officer to remove himself or herself from the premises, to loiter or remain standing, sitting or lying down in the doorways, corridors, approaches, sitting areas, or bus boarding areas when said conduct has the effect of intimidating others from using the Transportation Center.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person, not being in attendance for the transaction of business at the MTA Transportation Center, after having been ordered by a law enforcement officer to remove himself or herself from the premises, to loiter or remain standing, sitting or lying down in the doorways, corridors, approaches, or bus boarding areas when said conduct is for the purpose of socializing or resting at the Transportation Center.
(d) Prior to issuing a warning, a law enforcement officer must have a reasonable and articulable suspicion that a suspected perpetrator is not in attendance at the Transportation Center for the transaction of business.
(e) Any violation of subsections (a), (b) or (c) is a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days in jail and/or a $500.00 fine.
(Ord. 3449, passed 1-10-2000)