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17 RCNY Chapter 1 Violations
Section
Description
1st Violation Penalty
Repeat Penalty
Mitigated Penalty (1st Violation)
Mitigated Penalty (Repeat Violation)
Default Penalty
Section
Description
1st Violation Penalty
Repeat Penalty
Mitigated Penalty (1st Violation)
Mitigated Penalty (Repeat Violation)
Default Penalty
17 RCNY § 1-09(a)-(y)
Committed any violation enumerated in 17 RCNY § 1-09 (General Prohibitions) Violated or failed to comply with a provision of this chapter
 
Licensee
$5,000
$10,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 1-09(a)-(y)
Committed any violation enumerated in 17 RCNY § 1-09 (General Prohibitions) Violated or failed to comply with a provision of this chapter
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$5,000
$10,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 1-09(a)-(y)
Committed any violation enumerated in 17 RCNY § 1-09 (General Prohibitions) Violated or failed to comply with a provision of this chapter
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 1-09(a)-(y)
Committed any violation enumerated in 17 RCNY § 1-09 (General Prohibitions) Violated or failed to comply with a provision of this chapter
 
Class 1 Registrant
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 1-12
Failed to disclose certain adverse determinations by government agencies
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 1-12
Failed to disclose certain adverse determinations by government agencies
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 1-12
Failed to disclose certain adverse determinations by government agencies
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 1-12
Failed to disclose certain adverse determinations by government agencies
 
Class 1 Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 2-05(a)(1)
Failed to notify of arrest or criminal conviction of principal/employee
 
Applicant for Licensee or Licensee
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 2-05(a)(2)
Failed to notify of determination by any Federal, State or local agency
 
Applicant for Licensee or Licensee
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 2-05(a)(3)
Failed to notify of crash involving vehicle used in course of business
 
Applicant for Licensee or Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 2-05(a)(4)
Failed to notify of any suspension or revocation of a driver's license
 
Applicant for Licensee or Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 2-05(a)(5)
Failed to notify of vehicle traffic summonses
 
Applicant for Licensee or Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 2-05(a)(6)
Failed to notify any other material change in information submitted
 
Applicant for Licensee or Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 2-05(a)(7)
Failed to notify of change in capital stock or ownership of business
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 2-05(a)(8)
Failed to notify of proposed addition of a new principal
 
Licensee
$5,000
$10,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(i)
Failed to notify of addition of a principal
 
Applicant for Class 2 Registration Exempt from License or Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$5,000
$10,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(i)
Failed to notify of addition of a principal
 
Applicant for Class 2 Broker Registration or Class 2 Broker Registrant
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(i)
Failed to notify of addition of a principal
 
Applicant for Class 1 Registration or Class 1 Registrant 
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(ii)
Failed to notify of arrest or criminal conviction of a principal
 
Applicant for Class 2 Registration Exempt from License or Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$5,000
$10,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(ii)
Failed to notify of arrest or criminal conviction of a principal
 
Applicant for Class 2 Broker Registration or Class 2 Broker Registrant
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(iii)
Failed to notify of determinations by any Federal, State or local agency
 
Applicant for Class 2 Registration Exempt from License or Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(iii)
Failed to notify of determinations by any Federal, State or local agency
 
Applicant for Class 2 Broker Registration or Class 2 Broker Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(iii)
Failed to notify of determinations by any Federal, State or local agency
 
Applicant for Class 1 Registration or Class 1 Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(iv)
Failed to notify of crash involving vehicle used in course of business
 
Applicant for Class 2 Registration Exempt from License or Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(iv)
Failed to notify of crash involving vehicle used in course of business
 
Applicant for Class 1 Registration or Class 1 Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(v)
Failed to notify of suspension or revocation of a driver's license
 
Applicant for Class 2 Registration Exempt from License or Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(v)
Failed to notify of suspension or revocation of a driver's license
 
Applicant for Class 1 Registration or Class 1 Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(vi)
Failed to notify of vehicle traffic summons
 
Applicant for Class 2 Registration Exempt from License or Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(vi)
Failed to notify of vehicle traffic summons
 
Applicant for Class 1 Registration or Class 1 Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(vii)
Failed to notify of other material change in information submitted
 
Applicant for Class 2 Registration Exempt from License or Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(vii)
Failed to notify of other material change in information submitted
 
Applicant for Class 2 Broker Registration or Class 2 Broker Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY
§ 2-05(b)(1)(vii)
Failed to notify of other material change in information submitted
 
Applicant for Class 1 Registration or Class 1 Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 2-05(b)(2)
Failed to provide MV-104 or any other form required to be filed
 
Applicant for Class 2 Registration Exempt from License or Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 2-05(b)(2)
Failed to provide MV-104 or any other form required to be filed
 
Applicant for Class 1 Registration or Class 1 Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 2-05(c)
Failed to notify BIC of material change by labor union or organization
 
Class 3 Labor Union or Labor Organization
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 2-06
Improper transfer of license number
 
Licensee
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 2-06
Improper transfer of registration number
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 2-06
Improper transfer of registration number
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 2-06
Improper transfer of registration number
 
Class 1 Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 3-02(d)
Employed a person lacking good character, honesty, and integrity
 
Licensee
$5,000
$10,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 3-03
Failed to notify BIC of new employee, agent or job listed in Appendix A
 
Licensee
$5,000
$10,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 4-02(c)
Failed to fully cooperate with independent monitor
 
Licensee
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-01(a)
Failed to provide sign/decal with the required information
 
Licensee
$100 per missing decal or sign (maximum $10,000 total penalty)
$300 per missing decal or sign (maximum $10,000 total penalty)
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-01(c)
Charged a fee to a business for a sign or decal issued by BIC
 
Licensee
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-01(d)
Failed to conspicuously display license in place of business
 
Licensee
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-02(a)
Demanded or charged customers greater than maximum rates
 
Licensee
$3,500 plus restitution if applicable
$7,000 plus restitution if applicable
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-02(c)(1)
Failed to follow waste survey requirements
 
Licensee
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-02(c)(3)
Submitted a false or misleading survey to a customer
 
Licensee
$5,000
$10,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(a)
Failed to maintain records concerning business
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(b)
Failed to provide written receipt with the required information for cash payment
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(c)
Paid more than $1,000 in cash or check payable to petty cash
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(d)
Failed maintain a complete and accurate set of books of account
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(e)
Failed to maintain annual financial statements in format prescribed by BIC
 
Licensee
$5,000
$10,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(f)
Failed to file annual report within 6 months after end of fiscal year
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
$1,000
(if statements submitted on or before hearing date on summons)
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(g)
Failed to maintain Customer Register on prescribed form or computer format
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(g)(3)
Failed to file Customer Register on prescribed form or computer format
 
Licensee
$5,000
$10,000
$1,000
(if register submitted on or before hearing date on summons)
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(h)
Failed to maintain a register of all customer complaints
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(i)
Failed to maintain written procedures regarding compliance with all laws
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(j)
Failed to maintain all reports related to a crash
 
Licensee
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(k)
Failed to maintain determinations by any governmental agency or authority
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(l)
Failed to maintain accurate time records for those who handle trade waste
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(m)
Failed to maintain copies of inspection and certification of repair forms
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(n)
Failed to maintain copies of all daily inspection reports
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(o)
Failed to maintain worker training records
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(p)
Failed to maintain records for 5 years unless otherwise directed
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-03(q)
Failed to make records available for inspection
 
Licensee
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-04
Failed to comply with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations
 
Licensee
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-05(a)
Failed to meet requirements for customer contracts
 
Licensee
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-05(b)
Failed to meet requirements for subcontracting, assigning, mergers
 
Licensee
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-05(d)
Failed to follow written contract requirements
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-05(e)
Failed to meet requirements for when customers don't sign a contract
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-05(f)
Contract improperly provides that licensee is exempt from liability
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-05(g)
Failed to provide a written bill, statement, or invoice every month
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-06(b)
Failed to comply with any final order to serve customer
 
Licensee
$7,500
$10,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-07
Failed to provide employee information within 10 business days
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(a)
Failed to maintain areas with vehicles and machinery in safe and clean condition
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(b)
Failed to load vehicles in a way that prevents dust and spilling
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(c)
Failed to unload materials only where legally permitted
 
Licensee
$7,500
$10,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(d)
Loaded or filled vehicle over capacity
 
Licensee
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(e)
Failed to prevent unnecessary noise
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(f)
Failed to load open top vehicles from front to rear and secure load
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(g)
Sorted and transferred waste while vehicle is on the streets
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(h)
Failed to carry waste only within the vehicle body or containers
 
Licensee
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(i)
Failed to empty vehicles and containers of loose materials
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(j)
Failed to maintain good appearance of vehicles and containers
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(k)
Dissected dead animals outside permitted premises
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(l)
Failed to close loading hoppers or closures except during loading
 
Licensee
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(m)
Failed to maintain cleanliness of vehicles and control odors and pests
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(n)
Failed to provide off-street parking for vehicles
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(o)
Failed to keep garage doors closed and outdoor perimeter fenced
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(p)
Failed to comply with traffic laws
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(q)
Failed to follow requirements for waste receptacles and containers
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(r)
Failed to meet requirements for organic waste containers
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(s)
Failed to return receptacle to area where waste was removed
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(t)
Failed to keep area next to waste removal site free from debris
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(u)
Failed to comply with federal hours of service requirement
 
Licensee
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-08(v)
Engaged in pattern of unsafe practices
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5000
(if two or more violations in two-year period)
 
$10,000
(if three or more violations in two-year period)
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-09
Held membership or position in prohibited trade associations
 
Licensee
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-10(a)
Failed to affix or improperly transferred BIC license plates
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-10(b)
Failed to display business name and address on vehicle
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-10(c)
Failed to meet convex mirror requirement
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
$500
$1,000
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-10(d)
Obstructed operator's vision through windshield or windows
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-10(e)
Operated vehicle not in safe operating condition
 
Licensee
$5,000
$10,000
$1,000
(if condition is corrected)
$5,000
(if condition is corrected)
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-10(f)
Failed to inspect vehicles and prepare a daily inspection report
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-10(h)
Failed to comply with side guard requirements
 
Licensee
$10,000/vehicle in violation (plus separate penalty of $500/vehicle per day for each day beyond 30 days from date of order to correct)
$10,000/vehicle in violation (plus separate penalty of $500/vehicle per day for each day beyond 30 days from date of order to correct)
$0
(if certification of correction is filed within 30 days from date of order to correct)
$0
(if certification of correction is filed within 30 days from date of order to correct)
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-11(a)
Failed to display volume capacity on container
 
Licensee
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-11(b)
Failed to display name and license/registration number on container
 
Licensee
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-11(c)
Failed to label container to indicate that only organic waste may be placed in container
 
Licensee
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-11(d)
Failed to report containers missing volume capacity within 3 days
 
Licensee
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-11(e)
Failed to report organic waste containers missing label within 3 days
 
Licensee
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-12(b)
Failed to meet requirements for recyclables
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-12(c)(1)
Failed to follow restrictions for source-separated waste
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-12(c)(2)
Commingled designated recyclable materials when ineligible
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-12(c)(3)
Failed to follow requirements for source-separated organic waste
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-12(d)
Failed to follow customer contract and bill requirements
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-13
Failed to meet heavy duty trade waste vehicle decal requirements
 
Licensee
$200
$200
$0
(if DEP decal is affixed on or before hearing date on Summons)
$0
(if DEP decal affixed on or before hearing date on Summons)
$200
17 RCNY § 5-14(a)
Failed to provide annual safety training
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 5-14(b)
Driver failed to complete a defensive driving course every 3 years
 
Licensee
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 6-01
Failed to present registration to customer before conducting duties
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-02(a)
Failed to give disclosure prior to collecting fees for waste analysis
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-02(b)
Collected fees from trade waste business for brokered matter
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-02(c)
Failed to provide statement that broker examined rate schedules
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-03(a)
Collected fees for waste removal without meeting requirements
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-03(b)
Failed to submit contracts for collection of waste removal fees
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-03(c)
Contract for brokering services exceeded 2 years in duration
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$750
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-04(b)
Failed to maintain listed business records
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-04(c)
Failed to provide each payor with a written receipt for cash payments
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-04(d)
Paid more than $1,000 in cash or check payable to petty cash
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-04(e)
Failed to maintain complete books of account reflecting operations
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-04(f)
Failed to maintain annual financial statement in correct format
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-04(g)
Failed to file annual report within 6 months after end of fiscal year
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-04(h)
Failed to submit amended annual report if revisions required by BIC
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-04(i)
Failed to make financial statements available for audit
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-04(j)
Failed to maintain and file a complete Customer Register
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-04(k)
Failed to maintain a register of all complaints
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-04(l)
Failed to maintain records for 5 years unless directed otherwise
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-04(m)
Failed to make records available for inspection and audit by BIC
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-05
Failed to comply with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-06(a)
Arranged waste removal by unlicensed/unregistered haulers
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$500
$1,000
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-06(b)
Failed to follow requirements for customer contracts and service
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-06(c)
Failed to follow written contract requirements
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-06(d)
Failed to meet requirements for when customers don't sign a contract
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-06(e)
Contract improperly provides that broker is exempt from liability
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-06(f)
Failed to follow requirements for bills, statements and invoices
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 6-07
Failed to provide employee information in registration application
 
Class 2 Broker Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-01
Failed to conspicuously display registration in place of business
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-01
Failed to conspicuously display registration in place of business
 
Class 1 Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-02
Failed to comply with Federal, State and local laws and regulations
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-02
Failed to comply with Federal, State and local laws and regulations
 
Class 1 Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-03(a)
Failed to affix or improperly transferred BIC license plates
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$5,000
17 RCNY § 7-03(a)
Failed to affix or improperly transferred BIC license plates
 
Class 1 Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-03(b)
Failed to display business name and address on vehicle
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$5,000
17 RCNY § 7-03(b)
Failed to display business name and address on vehicle
 
Class 1 Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-03(c)
Failed to meet convex mirror requirement
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
$500
$1,000
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-03(c)
Failed to meet convex mirror requirement
 
Class 1 Registrant
$500
$750
(if two or more violations in two-year period)
 
$1,000
(if three or more violations in two-year period)
$100
$250
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-03(d)
Obstructed operator's vision through windshield or windows
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-03(d)
Obstructed operator's vision through windshield or windows
 
Class 1 Registrant
$500
$750
(if two or more violations in two-year period)
 
$1,000
(if three or more violations in two-year period)
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-03(e)
Operated vehicle not in safe operating condition
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$5,000
$10,000
$1,000
$5,000
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-03(e)
Operated vehicle not in safe operating condition
 
Class 1 Registrant
$500
$1,000
$250
$500
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-03(f)
Failed to inspect vehicles and prepare a daily inspection report
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-03(f)
Failed to inspect vehicles and prepare a daily inspection report
 
Class 1 Registrant
$500
$750
(if two or more violations in two-year period)
 
$1,000
(if three or more violations in two-year period)
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-03(h)
Failed to comply with side guard requirements
 
Class 1 Registrant and
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$10,000/vehicle in violation (plus separate penalty of $500/vehicle per day for each day beyond 30 days from date of order to correct)
$10,000/vehicle in violation (plus separate penalty of $500/vehicle per day for each day beyond 30 days from date of order to correct)
$0
(if certification of correction is filed within 30 days from date of order to correct)
$0
(if certification of correction is filed within 30 days from date of order to correct)
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-04(a)
Failed to meet requirements for recyclables
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-04(a)
Failed to meet requirements for recyclables
 
Class 1 Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-04(b)
Failed to provide source-separation of recyclable materials
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-04(b)
Failed to provide source-separation of recyclable materials
 
Class 1 Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-04(c)
Failed to comply with requirements under 17 RCNY
§ 5-12(a)-(c)
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-04(c)
Failed to comply with requirements under 17 RCNY
§ 5-12(a)-(c)
 
Class 1 Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-04(d)
Failed to follow written agreement rules for organic waste delivery
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-04(d)
Failed to follow written agreement rules for organic waste delivery
 
Class 1 Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-04(e)
Failed to submit quarterly reports on listed due dates
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-04(e)
Failed to submit quarterly reports on listed due dates
 
Class 1 Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-05
Failed to comply with 17 RCNY § 5-11 and § 5-08(a)-(q) and (u)-(v).
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
Apply penalty for violation of 17 RCNY
§ 5-11 and
§ 5-08(a)-(q) and (u)-(v), as applicable.
Apply penalty for violation of 17 RCNY
§ 5-11 and
§ 5-08(a)-(q) and (u)-(v), as applicable.
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-05
Failed to comply with 17 RCNY § 5-11 and § 5-08(a)-(q)
 
Class 1 Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-05
Failed to comply with 17 RCNY § 5-08(u)
 
Class 1 Registrant
$500
$750
(if two or more violations in two-year period)
$1,000
(if three or more violations in two-year period)
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-05
Failed to comply with 17 RCNY § 5-08(v)
 
Class 1 Registrant
$500
$750
(if two or more violations in two-year period)
 
$1,000
(if three or more violations in two-year period)
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-06(a)
Failed to maintain written procedures regarding compliance with all laws
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-06(a)
Failed to maintain written procedures regarding compliance with all laws
 
Class 1 Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-06(b)
Failed to maintain all reports related to a crash
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$3,500
$7,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-06(b)
Failed to maintain all reports related to a crash
 
Class 1 Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-06(c)
Failed to maintain determinations by any governmental agency or authority
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-06(c)
Failed to maintain determinations by any governmental agency or authority
 
Class 1 Registrant
$350
$700
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-06(d)
Failed to maintain accurate time records for those who handle trade waste
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-06(d)
Failed to maintain accurate time records for those who handle trade waste
 
Class 1 Registrant
$500
$750
(if two or more violations in two-year period)
 
$1,000
(if three or more violations in two-year period)
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-06(e)
Failed to maintain copies of inspection and certification of repair forms
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-06(e)
Failed to maintain copies of inspection and certification of repair forms
 
Class 1 Registrant
$500
$750
(if two violations in two-year period)
 
$1,000
(if three or more violations in two-year period)
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-06(f)
Failed to maintain copies of all daily inspection reports
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-06(f)
Failed to maintain copies of all daily inspection reports
 
Class 1 Registrant
$350
$750
(if two violations in two-year period)
 
$1,000
(if three or more violations in two-year period)
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-06(g)
Failed to maintain worker training records
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-06(g)
Failed to maintain worker training records
 
Class 1 Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-06(h)
Failed to maintain records for 5 years unless otherwise directed
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-06(h)
Failed to maintain records for 5 years unless otherwise directed
 
Class 1 Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-07
Failed to meet heavy duty trade waste vehicle decal requirements
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$200
$200
$0
(if DEP decal is affixed on or before hearing date on Summons)
$0
(if DEP decal is affixed on or before hearing date on Summons)
$200
17 RCNY § 7-07
Failed to meet heavy duty trade waste vehicle decal requirements
 
Class 1 Registrant
$200
$200
$0
(if DEP decal affixed on or before hearing date on Summons)
$0
(if DEP decal affixed on or before hearing date on Summons)
$200
17 RCNY § 7-08(a)
Failed to provide annual safety training
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-08(a)
Failed to provide annual safety training
 
Class 1 Registrant
$500
$750
(if two violations in two-year period)
 
$1,000
(if three or more violations in two-year period)
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 7-08(b)
Driver failed to complete a defensive driving course every 3 years
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$2,500
$5,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 7-08(b)
Driver failed to complete a defensive driving course every 3 years
 
Class 1 Registrant
$500
$750
(if two violations in two-year period)
 
$1,000
(if three or more violations in two-year period)
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 8-01(a)
Failed to post BIC notice containing workers' rights information
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 8-01(a)
Failed to post BIC notice containing workers' rights information
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 8-01(a)
Failed to post BIC notice containing workers' rights information
 
Class 1 Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 8-01(b)
Failed to post BIC notice in each office, garage or lot
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 8-01(b)
Failed to post BIC notice in each office, garage or lot
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 8-01(b)
Failed to post BIC notice in each office, garage or lot
 
Class 1 Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
17 RCNY § 8-01(c)
Failed to distribute BIC notice
 
Licensee
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 8-01(c)
Failed to distribute BIC notice
 
Class 2 Registrant Exempt from License 
$1,500
$3,000
N/A
N/A
$10,000
17 RCNY § 8-01(c)
Failed to distribute BIC notice
 
Class 1 Registrant
$250
$500
N/A
N/A
$1,000
 
(Added City Record 3/27/2023, eff. 4/26/2023)
Subchapter B: Licensing and Registration
§ 2-01 License Application.
   (a)   Except as provided in Subdivision b of this section, an applicant business required by § 16-505 of the Code to obtain a license for the removal, collection, or disposal of trade waste must submit the information contained in the license application form provided by the Commission and the disclosure required by the forms provided by the Commission. In addition, each principal of the applicant business must:
      (i)   be fingerprinted by a person designated for such purpose by the Commission and pay the fee prescribed by the Division of Criminal Justices Services for the purpose of obtaining criminal history records; and
      (ii)   be photographed by the Commission and submit the disclosure required by the forms provided by the Commission. Notwithstanding Paragraphs (i) and (ii) of this subdivision, an applicant may submit, in lieu of such fingerprints and disclosure, copies of submissions to any Federal, State, or local regulatory entity containing information comparable to that required by the Commission, provided that the Commission may require fingerprinting and disclosure, pursuant to such paragraphs where it finds that it has not received sufficient information or information that is comparable to Commission requirements. The Commission may compel attendance, examine, take testimony, and require the production of evidence, pursuant to the provisions of Subdivision c of § 16-504 of the Code as the Commission deems necessary to investigate the truth and accuracy of the information submitted. A fee of six hundred dollars ($600) per applicant business and six hundred dollars ($600) per principal thereof must be paid by the applicant for such investigation.
   (b)   (1)   An application submitted by an applicant business that is a regional subsidiary of or otherwise owned, managed by, or affiliated with a business that has national or international operations must identify and provide fingerprints and disclosure for those principals for whom such fingerprints and disclosure are required pursuant to Subdivision b of § 16-508 of the Code. In addition, such application must be accompanied by:
         (i)   an organizational chart that clearly identifies relationships between the "parent" company and all affiliates and subsidiaries; and
         (ii)   a list, in chart or other form, of all persons not employed by the applicant who have managerial responsibilities for the New York operations of the applicant – i.e., employees of a parent company or an affiliate – and a description of the nature of such responsibilities.
      (2)   Upon review of the materials submitted pursuant to Subparagraphs (i) and (ii) of Paragraph (1) of this subdivision, the Commission shall require fingerprints and disclosure from additional persons whom it identifies as having "direct management supervisory responsibility for the operations or performance of the applicant" within the meaning of Subdivision b of § 16-508 of the Code. Where the Commission requires fingerprints and disclosure with respect to such persons, it shall notify the applicant, identifying such person and specifying the date by which such information must be submitted.
   (c)   Following receipt of the license application and the disclosure required by the forms provided by the Commission, the Commission may require such additional information related to such application and disclosure, including without limitation documents and deposition testimony, as the Commission determines is necessary to make a licensing determination.
(Amended City Record 3/6/2018, eff. 4/5/2018)
§ 2-02 Information Required on License Application.
An application for a license must be signed by all persons participating directly or indirectly in the control of the applicant business and by: the proprietor of an applicant if the applicant is a sole proprietorship; every officer and director and stockholder holding ten (10) percent or more of the outstanding shares of a corporation, if the applicant is a corporation; all the partners, if the applicant is a partnership; the chief operating officer or chief executive officer, irrespective of organizational title and all persons or entities having an ownership interest of ten (10) percent or more, if the applicant is any other type of business entity. The application must be sworn and certified under penalty of criminal prosecution. The application for a license must include, but not be limited to, the following information:
   (a)   (i)   the name, address, email address designated for communications with the business that will be checked regularly, website (if any), and telephone number(s) of the business submitting such application;
      (ii)   the names, addresses, email address(es), telephone number(s), and, if natural persons, the social security numbers of the principals of the applicant business and a description of the positions occupied or ownership interest held by each such principal;
      (iii)   the names, job titles, social security numbers, email addresses, and addresses of all other employees or agents, or prospective employees or agents of the applicant, who will perform work directly or indirectly related to trade waste removal; driver's license numbers, with the class and expiration date, or other required operators' licenses, of all employees or agents who will operate vehicles in the business;
      (iv)   if the applicant is doing business under an assumed name, a Certificate of Assumed Name, certified by the County Clerk if a sole proprietorship or partnership, or by the Secretary of State if a corporation;
      (v)   if the applicant is a sole proprietorship, a notarized copy of the business certificate certified by the County Clerk;
      (vi)   if the applicant is a corporation, a copy of the certificate of incorporation; and
      (vii)   if the applicant is a partnership, a copy of partnership papers, certified by the County Clerk.
   (b)   Disclosure forms completed by all of the principals of the business as provided in 17 RCNY § 2-01, and disclosure forms completed by employees and agents or prospective employees or agents in the categories specified in Appendix A to this chapter.
   (c)   A business telephone number and a business address within the City of New York where notices may be delivered and legal process may be served, and where records required by these rules must be maintained.
   (d)   A Federal or State tax identification number.
   (e)   A listing of each vehicle that will be operated pursuant to the license, and the vehicle identification number and registration number of such vehicle and a copy of the insurance card for each such vehicle.
   (f)   Before a license is issued, an applicant must submit proof that the following insurance policies have been secured:
      (1)   The required Workers' Compensation and Disability Benefits Coverage, or proof that the applicant is exempt from the Workers' Compensation Law, Section 57, and Subdivision 8 of Section 220 of the Disability Benefits Law. Proof of coverage can be established by submitting the following Workers' Compensation Board forms:
         (i)   C-105.2 Application for Certificate of Workers' Compensation Insurance;
         (ii)   DB-120.1 Employer's Application for Certificate of Compliance with Disability Benefits Law;
         (iii)   S1-12 Affidavit certifying that compensation has been secured.
      (2)   Proof that no coverage is required can be provided by submitting the following Workers' Compensation Board form:
         (i)   C-105.21 Statement that applicant does not require Workers' Compensation or Disability Benefits Coverage.
      (3)   Liability insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the licensee's business pursuant to the license. The licensee may purchase such policies in connection with one (1) or more other licensees, provided that the coverages described in this subdivision are maintained.
      (4)   Commercial General Liability Insurance with liability limits of no less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. The maximum deductible for such insurance shall be no more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). Except that a micro-hauler licensee must submit proof of a policy with liability limits of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. The maximum deductible shall be no more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
      (5)   Business Automobile Liability Insurance covering every vehicle operated by the licensee in his or her business, whether or not owned by the applicant, and every vehicle hired by the licensee with liability limits of no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage. Except that a micro-hauler licensee must submit proof of a policy with liability limits of no less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage covering every zero emissions vehicle operated by the micro-hauler licensee in his or her business, whether or not owned by the applicant, and every zero emissions vehicle hired by the micro-hauler licensee.
      (6)   Employers' Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the state of New York, provided that a licensee that is not a micro-hauler licensee must maintain such insurance with limits of no less than one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) per accident.
      (7)   The policy or policies of insurance required by these rules must name the Commission as Certificate Holder and additional insured, where applicable. Failure to maintain continuous insurance coverage meeting the requirements of these rules will result in revocation of the license. Such policy or policies of insurance must be obtained from a company, or companies, duly authorized to do business in the State of New York with an A.M. Best's rating of at least A-/VII, a Standard & Poor's rating of at least A, a Moody's Investors Service rating of at least A3, a Fitch Ratings rating of at least A, or a similar rating by any other nationally recognized statistical rating organization acceptable to the Commission, unless specific approval has been granted by the Mayor's Office of Operations to accept a company with a lower rating. Two (2) certificates of insurance effecting the required coverage and signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, must be delivered to the Commission prior to the effective date of the license. A licensee must demonstrate that he or she has secured the insurance coverage required pursuant to this section and must maintain such required insurance coverage throughout the term of the license.
   (g)   If applicant transports or proposes to transport medical waste, asbestos, or other hazardous materials for which a New York State Waste Transporter permit is required, a copy of such permit must be submitted with the application.
(Amended City Record 3/6/2018, eff. 4/5/2018; amended City Record 10/17/2018, eff. 11/16/2018; amended City Record 7/7/2021, eff. 8/6/2021)
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