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§ 6-10 Compliance with New York City Charter.
§ 6-11 License Enforcement Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-12 Tobacco Retail Dealer Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-12.1 Electronic Cigarette Retail Dealer Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-13 Amusement Devices, Amusement Arcades, Amusement Operators, and Gaming Cafes Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-14 Billiard and Pocket Billiard Tables and Billiard and Pocket Billiard Rooms Penalty Schedule. [Repealed]
§ 6-15 Sidewalk Cafes Penalty Schedule. [Repealed]
§ 6-16 Sidewalk Stands Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-17 Sightseeing Guides Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-18 Pedicabs Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-19 Dealers in Second-Hand Articles Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-20 Pawnbrokers Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-21 Auctioneers Penalty Schedule. [Repealed]
§ 6-22 Laundries Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-23 Locksmiths Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-24 Sales Penalty Schedule. [Repealed]
§ 6-25 Garages and Parking Lots Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-26 Bingo Licensing Law Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-27 Public Dance Halls, Cabarets and Catering Establishment Penalty Schedule. [Repealed]
§ 6-28 Sight-seeing Buses, Horse-drawn Cabs and Drivers Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-29 Home Improvement Business Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-30 Process Servers Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-31 Electronic or Home Appliance Service Dealer Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-32 Products for the Disabled: Sale, Rental, Repair and Servicing Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-33 Games of Chance Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-34 Storage Warehouses Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-35 Electronic Stores Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-36 Towing Vehicles Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-37 Booting of Motor Vehicles Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-38 Weights and Measures Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-39 Dealers in Second-Hand Weighing or Measuring Devices Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-40 Etching Acid Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-41 Language Assistance in Pharmacies Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-42 Sales of Petroleum Products Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-43 Sales of Meats Penalty Schedule. [Repealed]
§ 6-44 Sale of Prepackaged Meat Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-45 Perishable Foods Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-46 Price Displays Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-47 Consumer Protection Law Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-48 Truth in Pricing Law.
§ 6-49 Posting of Prescription Drug Prices.
§ 6-50 Representations in Advertising Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-51 Availability for Sale of Advertised Merchandise Penalty Schedule. [Repealed]
§ 6-52 Information with Respect to Funeral Costs Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-53 Income Tax Preparers Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-54 Posting of Prices in Retail Service Establishments Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-55 Motorized Scooters Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-56 Immigration Assistance Service Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-57 Tenant Screening Report Disclosure Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-58 Prohibition on the Sale of Expired Over-The-Counter-Medication Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-59 Employment Agency Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-60 Domestic Workers & Household Employees Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-61 Public Safety Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-62 Debt Collection Agency Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-63 Air Conditioning System Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-64 Carpet Volatile Organic Compound Emissions Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-65 Pregnancy Services Centers Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-66 Ticket Sellers Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-67 Car Washes Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-68 General Vendor Penalty Schedule
§ 6-69 Conversion Therapy Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-70 Polystyrene Items Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-71 Bail Bond Agents Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-72 Cashless Establishments Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-73 Hotel Service Disruptions Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-74 Single-Use Beverage Plastics Penalty Schedule
§ 6-75 Mobile Food Vendor Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-76 Car Rentals Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-77 Information Regarding Redemption of Beverage Containers Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-78 Information Regarding Room Air Conditioners Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-79 Third-Party Food Delivery Services Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-80 Construction Labor Providers Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-81 Automated Employment Decision Tools Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-82 Force-Fed Products Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-83 Open Captioning at Motion Picture Theaters Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-84 Electric Space Heater Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-85 Data Breach Notification Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-86 Powered Mobility Devices Penalty Schedule.
§ 6-87 Disclosure of Total Ticket Costs in Advertisements.
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§ 6-36 Towing Vehicles Penalty Schedule.
   All citations are to the Administrative Code of the City of New York or Title 6 of the Rules of the City of New York.
   Unless otherwise specified, the penalties set forth for each section of law or rule shall also apply to all subdivisions, paragraphs, subparagraphs, clauses, items, or any other provision contained therein. Each subdivision, paragraph, subparagraph, clause, item, or other provision charged in the Notice of Violation shall constitute a separate violation of the law or rule.
   Unless otherwise specified by law, a second or third or subsequent violation means a violation by the same respondent, whether by pleading guilty, being found guilty in a decision, or entering into a settlement agreement for violating the same provision of law or rule, within two years of the prior violation(s).
   In certain cases, the Department may ask for license suspension or revocation, as permitted by statute. If a respondent is found in violation of multiple provisions that require a suspension period, the suspension periods shall run concurrently.
   The parties shall be authorized to present evidence to mitigate the license revocation or suspension period within the date range marked by two asterisks (**).
Citation
Violation Description
First Violation
First Default
Second Violation
Second Default
Third Violation
Third Default
Citation
Violation Description
First Violation
First Default
Second Violation
Second Default
Third Violation
Third Default
Admin. Code
§ 19-169(c)(1)
Towing without written authorization from owner or lessee of property
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169(c)(2)
Towing an occupied vehicle
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169(c)(3)
Towing vehicle in excess of distance permitted by law
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169(c)(4)
Failure to notify police precinct within 30 minutes of vehicle’s arrival at storage site
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169(c)(5)
Overcharging for disconnecting attached vehicle
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169(c)(6)
Failure to allow owner to inspect vehicle before accepting its return
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169(c)(7)
Failure to comply with notice provisions of lien law
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169(d)
Refusing to remove vehicle without just cause
$100
$100
$200
$200
$500
$500
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.1(a)
Overcharging for removal of vehicle from private property
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.1(a)
Failing to follow posted instructions when removing vehicle from private property
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.1(b)
Improper sign posted for removal of vehicles
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.1(c)
Removal of vehicle from private property without written authorization from property owner or agent
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.1(d)
Removal of vehicle while it was occupied
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.1(e)
Storage of vehicle in excess of distance permitted by law
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.1(f)
Failure to notify police precinct within 30 minutes of vehicle removal
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.1(g)
Failure to notify about disconnection rights
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.1(g)
Overcharging for disconnecting attached vehicle
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.1(h)
Failure to allow owner to inspect vehicle before accepting its return
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.1(i)
Charging for improper removal of a vehicle
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.1(k)
Towing of city vehicles
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 20-496
Unlicensed Activity
$2,250
$3,000
$2,700
$3,000
$10,000
$10,000
Admin. Code
§ 20-500
Failure to comply with insurance requirements
$2,500 (plus 0 to 15 day suspension)**
$2,500 (plus 15 day suspension)
$3,000 (plus 0 to 30 day suspension)**
$3,000 (plus 30 day suspension)
$3,500 (plus revocation)**
$3,500 (plus revocation)
Admin. Code
§ 20-501
Improper inspection of tow trucks
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
Admin. Code
§ 20-503
Failure to comply with license plate requirements
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
Admin. Code
§ 20-507
Improper posting of required information
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875(plus revocation)**
$3,500 (plus revocation)
Admin. Code
§ 20-509
Failure to comply with rates requirements
$2,250
$3,000
$2,700
$3,000
$10,000 (plus revocation)**
$10,000 (plus revocation)
Admin. Code
§ 20-509.1
Failure to comply with arterial tow rates requirements
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875(plus revocation)**
$3,500 (plus revocation)
Admin. Code
§ 20-510
Improper authorization to tow vehicles
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875(plus revocation)**
$3,500 (plus revocation)
Admin. Code
§ 20-511
Failure to properly remove vehicle obstructing traffic
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
Admin. Code
§ 20-512
Failure to comply with licensee obligation to perform service
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875(plus revocation)**
$3,500 (plus revocation)
Admin. Code
§ 20-514
Failure to comply with repair requirements
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875(plus revocation)**
$3,500 (plus revocation)
Admin. Code
§ 20-515
Engaging in prohibited acts
$2,250
$3,000
$2,700
$3,000
$10,000
$10,000
Admin. Code
§ 20-516
Improper recordkeeping
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875(plus revocation)**
$3,500 (plus revocation)
Admin. Code
§ 20-517
Improper transfer of license
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
Admin. Code
§ 20-518
Failure to comply with Directed Accident Response Program (DARP) program requirements
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875(plus revocation)**
$3,500 (plus revocation)
Admin. Code
§ 20-518(b)(2)
Unauthorized response
$2,250
$3,000
$2,700
$3,000
$10,000 (plus revocation)**
$10,000 (plus revocation)
Admin. Code
§ 20-519
Failure to comply with Rotation Tow Program (ROTOW) program requirements
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875(plus revocation)**
$3,500 (plus revocation)
Admin. Code
§ 20-520
Improper removal of a disabled vehicle on a highway
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875(plus revocation)**
$3,500 (plus revocation)
Admin. Code
§ 20-520.1(b)
Failure to comply with prerequisite requirements for city towing programs
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875(plus revocation)**
$3,500 (plus revocation)
Admin. Code
§ 20-527
Failure to comply with credit card requirement
$2,250
$3,000
$2,700
$3,000
$10,000 (plus revocation)**
$10,000 (plus revocation)
Admin. Code
§ 20-528(a)
Improper police precinct notification
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
6 RCNY
§ 2-362
Failure to comply with towing license requirements
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
6 RCNY
§ 2-363
Failure to comply with the obligations of a tow truck licensee
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
6 RCNY
§ 2-364
Improper application for a tow truck operator's license
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
6 RCNY
§ 2-365
Failure to comply with the obligations of a licensed tow truck operator
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
6 RCNY
§ 2-366
Failure to meet the responsibilities to provide towing services
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
6 RCNY
§ 2-367
Improper authorization to tow
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
6 RCNY
§ 2-367.1
Failure to comply with Consumer Bill of Rights requirements
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
6 RCNY
§ 2-368
Improper rates and charges
$2,250
$3,000
$2,700
$3,000
$10,000
$10,000
6 RCNY
§ 2-369
Failure to comply with the authorization to repair requirements
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
6 RCNY
§ 2-370
Improper arterial towing
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
6 RCNY
§ 2-371
Failure to comply with Directed Accident Response Program (DARP) requirements
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
6 RCNY
§ 2-372
Failure to comply with Rotation Tow Program (ROTOW) requirements
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
6 RCNY
§ 2-373
Failure to comply with evidence vehicle program requirements
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
6 RCNY
§ 2-374
Improper primary or adjacent zones
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
6 RCNY
§ 2-375
Failure to comply with the requirements of the tow truck industry fund
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
6 RCNY
§ 2-377
Failure to comply with the duties pertaining to the nonconsensual towing of vehicles from private property
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
6 RCNY
§ 2-378
Improper maintenance of records in electronic format
$1,875
$2,500
$2,375
$3,000
$2,875
$3,500
 
(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016; amended City Record 4/5/2024, eff. 5/5/2024)
§ 6-37 Booting of Motor Vehicles Penalty Schedule.
   All citations are to the Administrative Code of the City of New York or Title 6 of the Rules of the City of New York.
   Unless otherwise specified, the penalties set forth for each section of law or rule shall also apply to all subdivisions, paragraphs, subparagraphs, clauses, items, or any other provision contained therein. Each subdivision, paragraph, subparagraph, clause, item, or other provision charged in the Notice of Violation shall constitute a separate violation of the law or rule.
   Unless otherwise specified by law, a second or third or subsequent violation means a violation by the same respondent, whether by pleading guilty, being found guilty in a decision, or entering into a settlement agreement for violating the same provision of law or rule, within two years of the prior violation(s).
   In certain cases, the Department may ask for license suspension or revocation, as permitted by statute. If a respondent is found in violation of multiple provisions that require a suspension period, the suspension periods shall run concurrently.
Citation
Violation Description
First Violation
First Default
Second Violation
Second Default
Third and Subsequent Violation
Third and Subsequent Default
Citation
Violation Description
First Violation
First Default
Second Violation
Second Default
Third and Subsequent Violation
Third and Subsequent Default
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.2(b)
Unlicensed person engaged in booting
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.2(c)(1)
Insufficient number of signs posted by owner
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.2(c)(2)
Failure to post proper signs on private streets and at intersections with public streets warning of booting
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.2(c)(3)
Charging more than posted rate for release of booted vehicle
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.2(c)(4)
Booting a vehicle without a proper contract with the owner of the property where the vehicle is parked
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.2(d)
Booted legally parked vehicle
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.2(e)
Failure to attach sticker with booting company’s contact information and warning that attempt to move vehicle may damage it
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.2(f)
Failure to provide signed receipt containing required information
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.2(g)
Charging fee for improper booting
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 19-169.2(h)
Failure to release vehicle within 30 minutes of request, after payment of charge
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 20-531
Unlicensed booting activity
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 20-534
Failure to maintain records as required
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Admin. Code
§ 20-535
Improper charge for release of vehicle; failure to release vehicle within prescribed time or at prescribed place
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
6 RCNY
§ 2-401
Failure to comply with signage requirements
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
6 RCNY
§ 2-402
Improper form or content of vehicle window stickers
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
6 RCNY
§ 2-403
Improper practices for acceptance of credit card payments
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
6 RCNY
§ 2-404(b)
Failure to disclose name, phone number and address of each officer, director, principal or stockholder
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
6 RCNY
§ 2-404(d)
Failure to notify DCA within 15 days of change of address
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
6 RCNY
§ 2-405
Failure to notify DCA within 10 days of change in offers or directors or transfer of capital stock
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
6 RCNY
§ 2-406
Failure to post license at place of business
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
6 RCNY
§ 2-407
Failure to provide employees with identification badge in required form; failure to maintain record of identification badges issued; failure of employee to display identification made upon request
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
6 RCNY
§ 2-408
Failure to maintain records or to issue receipts in required form
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
6 RCNY
§ 2-409
Failure to notify DCA of change in fees charged or properties served
$750
$1,000
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
 
(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016; amended City Record 4/5/2024, eff. 5/5/2024)
§ 6-38 Weights and Measures Penalty Schedule.
   All citations are to Title 20 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, Title 6 of the Rules of the City of New York, Article 16 of the New York Agriculture and Markets Law, or Title 1 of the New York Code, Rules, and Regulations.
   Unless otherwise specified, the penalties set forth for each section of law or rule shall also apply to all subdivisions, paragraphs, subparagraphs, clauses, items, or any other provision contained therein. Each subdivision, paragraph, subparagraph, clause, item, or other provision charged in the Notice of Violation shall constitute a separate violation of the law or rule.
   For the fine amounts marked by a single asterisk, if the respondent timely submits the appropriate proof of having cured a first-time violation, the respondent will not be subject to a civil penalty pursuant to Local Law 153 of 2013.
   Unless otherwise specified by law, a second or third or subsequent violation means a violation by the same respondent, whether by pleading guilty, being found guilty in a decision, or entering into a settlement agreement for violating the same provision of law or rule, within two years of the prior violation(s).
Citation
Violation Description
First Violation
First Default
Second Violation
Second Default
Third and Subsequent Violation
Third and Subsequent Default
Citation
Violation Description
First Violation
First Default
Second Violation
Second Default
Third and Subsequent Violation
Third and Subsequent Default
Admin. Code
§ 20-584
Improper use of weighing or measuring device that has not been marked by the Department.
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
Admin. Code
§ 20-585
Improper manufacturer or use of any dry or liquid measure unless it conforms to the standards provided by article sixteen of the agriculture and markets law.
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
Admin. Code
§ 20-587
Improper sale or offer for sale of any commodity or article of merchandise at or for a greater weight or measure than its true weight or measure.
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
Admin. Code
§ 20-590
Failure to repair a condemned weighing or measuring device.
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
Admin. Code
§ 20-591
Improper interference with inspector.
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
Admin. Code
§ 20-595
Failure to comply with requirements for labels and signage
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 3-10
Failure to supplement weight or measure.
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 3-12
Failure to have information in English.
$50*
$50*
$75
$75
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 3-21
Failure to meet the requirements of display of price by quantity.
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 3-24
Failure to meet the requirement(s) for the use of scales or measuring devices in stores and markets.
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 3-24(f)(2)
Failure to post sign informing customer that they may reweigh products
$50*
$50*
$75
$75
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 3-25
Failure to retain inspection certificate(s)
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 3-41
Failure to meet the requirements for markings on prepackaged foods.
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 3-42
Failure to meet the requirements for markings on bread weight.
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 3-54
Failure to meet the requirement(s) for the sale of meat, poultry, and seafood.
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 3-55
Failure to meet the requirement(s) for labeling of frozen, defrosted or thawed and refrozen, meat, poultry, fish and products thereof.
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 3-57
Improper colored lighting on meats
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 3-72
Failure to meet the requirements of weighing device in laundry.
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 3-81
Failure to meet the requirements for the purchase of gold, silver or precious metal.
$50
$50
$75
$75
$100
$100
NY Agri & Mkts
§ 184
Improper use of a condemned device or improper removal, obstruction, or defacement of a condemnation tag.
$450
$600
$1,080
$1,200
$1,200
$1,200
NY Agri & Mkts
§ 185
Improper use, removal, or failure to remove a device in violation of order.
$450
$600
$1,080
$1,200
$1,200
$1,200
NY Agri & Mkts
§ 186
Improper possession of a false weighing or measuring device or system.
$450
$600
$1,080
$1,200
$1,200
$1,200
NY Agri & Mkts
§ 190
Failure to comply with regulations pertaining to the method of sale of food and food products
$450
$600
$1,080
$1,200
$1,200
$1,200
NY Agri & Mkts
§ 191
Improper standardized packaging
$450
$600
$1,080
$1,200
$1,200
$1,200
1 NYCRR
§ 221.3
Improper declaration of identity
$300
$400
$720
$800
$800
$800
1 NYCRR
§ 221.4
Improper declaration of responsibility
$300
$400
$720
$800
$800
$800
1 NYCRR
§ 221.5
Improper declaration of quantity
$300
$400
$720
$800
$800
$800
1 NYCRR
§ 221.6
Failure to comply with regulations pertaining to consumer package prominence and placement
$300
$400
$720
$800
$800
$800
1 NYCRR
§ 221.7
Failure to comply with regulations pertaining to nonconsumer package prominence and placement
$300
$400
$720
$800
$800
$800
1 NYCRR
§ 221.11
Improper variation
$300
$400
$720
$800
$800
$800
1 NYCRR
§ 221.12
Improper method of sale of commodities
$300
$400
$720
$800
$800
$800
1 NYCRR
§ 221.13
Improper method of sale of specific commodities
$300
$400
$720
$800
$800
$800
1 NYCRR
§ 221.14
Net contents of containers not indicated on the outside
$300
$400
$720
$800
$800
$800
1 NYCRR
§ 221.15
Improper sales slip
$300
$400
$720
$800
$800
$800
1 NYCRR
§ 221.16
Improper use of coin-operated devices
$300
$400
$720
$800
$800
$800
 
(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016; amended City Record 9/24/2019, eff. 10/24/2019; amended City Record 11/26/2021, eff. 12/26/2021)
§ 6-39 Dealers in Second-Hand Weighing or Measuring Devices Penalty Schedule.
   All citations are to Title 20 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York or Title 6 of the Rules of the City of New York.
   Unless otherwise specified, the penalties set forth for each section of law or rule shall also apply to all subdivisions, paragraphs, subparagraphs, clauses, items, or any other provision contained therein. Each subdivision, paragraph, subparagraph, clause, item, or other provision charged in the Notice of Violation shall constitute a separate violation of the law or rule.
   Unless otherwise specified by law, a second or third or subsequent violation shall mean a violation by the same respondent, whether by pleading guilty, being found guilty in a decision, or entering into a settlement agreement for violating the same provision of law or rule, within two years of the prior violation(s).
Citation
Violation Description
First Violation
First Default
Second Violation
Second Default
Third and Subsequent Violation
Third and Subsequent Default
Citation
Violation Description
First Violation
First Default
Second Violation
Second Default
Third and Subsequent Violation
Third and Subsequent Default
Admin. Code
§ 20-601
Failure to have required license from DCA
$100 per day
$100 per day
$100 per day
$100 per day
$100 per day
$100 per day
Admin. Code
§ 20-604
Failure to give notice regarding repaired devices
$75
$100
$90
$100
$100
$100
Admin. Code
§ 20-605
Failure to comply with requirements regarding returning tags on condemned vehicles
$75
$100
$90
$100
$100
$100
Admin. Code
§ 20-606
Failure to comply with recordkeeping requirements
$75
$100
$90
$100
$100
$100
Admin. Code
§ 20-607
Failure to comply with testing equipment requirements
$75
$100
$90
$100
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 4-01
Failure to meet requirement(s) regarding the NYC security seal
$75
$100
$90
$100
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 4-02
Failure to meet requirement(s) regarding the licensee's security seal
$75
$100
$90
$100
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 4-03
Failure to meet requirements in use of initials, abbreviations, trademarks and logos
$75
$100
$90
$100
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 4-04
Failure to meet requirements of employee's identification number or letter
$75
$100
$90
$100
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 4-05
Failure to give notice of new repair or service person
$75
$100
$90
$100
$100
$100
6 RCNY
§ 4-06
Failure to meet requirements regarding the cumulative list of employees.
$75
$100
$90
$100
$100
$100
 
(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016)
§ 6-40 Etching Acid Penalty Schedule.
   All citations are to Title 20 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York or Title 6 of the Rules of the City of New York.
   Unless otherwise specified, the penalties set forth for each section of law or rule shall also apply to all subdivisions, paragraphs, subparagraphs, clauses, items, or any other provision contained therein. Each subdivision, paragraph, subparagraph, clause, item, or other provision charged in the Notice of Violation shall constitute a separate violation of the law or rule.
   Unless otherwise specified by law, a second or third or subsequent violation means a violation by the same respondent, whether by pleading guilty, being found guilty in a decision, or entering into a settlement agreement for violating the same provision of law or rule, within one year of the prior violation(s).
Citation
Violation Description
First Violation
First Default
Second Violation
Second Default
Third and Subsequent Violation
Third and Subsequent Default
Citation
Violation Description
First Violation
First Default
Second Violation
Second Default
Third and Subsequent Violation
Third and Subsequent Default
Admin. Code
§ 20-612
Failure to meet the requirement(s) for the sale of etching acid.
$185
$250
$225
$250
$250
$250
Admin. Code
§ 20-613
Failure to meet the requirement(s) of posting notice.
$185
$250
$225
$250
$250
$250
Admin. Code
§ 20-614
Failure to meet recordkeeping requirement(s)
$185
$250
$225
$250
$250
$250
6 RCNY
§ 4-100
Failure to meet the requirement(s) of valid photo identification.
$185
$250
$225
$250
$250
$250
6 RCNY
§ 4-101
Failure to meet the requirement(s) of maintaining purchasing records.
$185
$250
$225
$250
$250
$250
6 RCNY
§ 4-102
Failure to meet the requirement(s) of posting notice.
$185
$250
$225
$250
$250
$250
 
(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016; amended City Record 4/21/2020, eff. 5/21/2020)
§ 6-41 Language Assistance in Pharmacies Penalty Schedule.
   All citations are to Title 20 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York or Title 6 of the Rules of the City of New York.
   Unless otherwise specified, the penalties set forth for each section of law or rule shall also apply to all subdivisions, paragraphs, subparagraphs, clauses, items, or any other provision contained therein. Each subdivision, paragraph, subparagraph, clause, item, or other provision charged in the Notice of Violation shall constitute a separate violation of the law or rule.
   Unless otherwise specified by law, a second or third or subsequent violation means a violation by the same respondent, whether by pleading guilty, being found guilty in a decision, or entering into a settlement agreement for violating the same provision of law or rule, within two years of the prior violation(s).
Citation
Violation Description
First Violation
First Default
Second Violation
Second Default
Third and Subsequent Violation
Third and Subsequent Default
Citation
Violation Description
First Violation
First Default
Second Violation
Second Default
Third and Subsequent Violation
Third and Subsequent Default
Admin. Code
§ 20-621
Failure to meet the oral interpretation services requirement(s).
$1,875
$2,500
$4,500
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
Admin. Code
§ 20-622
Failure to meet the requirement(s) of written translation services.
$1,875
$2,500
$4,500
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
Admin. Code
§ 20-623
Failure to meet the requirement(s) for notification relating to language assistance services.
$375
$500
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
6 RCNY
§ 4-11(a)
Failure to include required statement in language assistance signs
$375
$500
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
6 RCNY
§ 4-11(b)
Failure to comply with the required form pertaining to language assistance signs
$375
$500
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
6 RCNY
§ 4-11(c)
Failure to comply with the required display of language assistance signs
$375
$500
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
 
(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016)
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