§ 6-47 Consumer Protection Law 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.

   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.

   Pursuant to Section 20-703(d) of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the knowing violation of any provision of Subchapter 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 20 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York or of any rule promulgated thereunder is subject to a penalty of $3,500.

   Pursuant to Section 20-703(b) of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, each individual statement, description or other representation or omission that constitutes a deceptive trade practice shall give rise to a distinct and independent violation.

   The number of violations of any provision listed below shall be calculated pursuant to § 20-703(c) of the Administrative Code of the City of New York.

   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 three 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
Admin. Code § 20-700	Engaged in an unlawful deceptive or unconscionable trade practice	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-06	Failure to comply with requirements related to free offers	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-07	Failure to comply with number size requirements in advertised prices	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-08	Failure to comply with prize award scheme requirements	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-09	Failure to comply with the requirements for limitations on offers	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-10	Engaged in deceptive classified ads	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-11	Failure to comply with requirements for limited editions	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-12	Failure to comply with requirements for prices in multi-product and multi-service advertisements	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-13	Failure to comply with advertisements claiming to boost the immune system	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-14(a)	Misrepresenting a good or service as “certified” or “certified pre-owned”	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-14(b)	Misrepresenting a good or service as “manufacturer certified”	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-23	Failure to meet the requirement(s) for layaway plans	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-24	Failure to meet requirement(s) for credit card limitations	$150*	$150*	$250	$250	$350	$350
6 RCNY § 5-32	Failure to meet the requirement(s) for documentation of transactions	$150	$150	$250	$250	$350	$350
6 RCNY § 5-33	Failure to comply with the requirements for transactions negotiated in Spanish	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-36	Failure to meet the requirement(s) for sale of used items	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-37	Failure to comply with disclosure of refund policy requirements	$150*	$150*	$250	$250	$350	$350
6 RCNY § 5-38	Failure to comply with requirements for selling goods temporarily in short supply	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-39	Failure to meet the requirements for cancellation of home appointment	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-40	Improper limit or disclaimer of liability for negligence	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-40(e)	Improper posting of sign that business is not liable for negligence	$525*	$525*	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-41	Collected sales tax on sale of good or service not subject to such tax under Article 28 of the NYS Tax Law or rule and regulations promulgated thereunder	$150	$150	$250	$250	$350	$350
6 RCNY § 5-42	Violation of the prohibition on price gouging	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-47	Failure to meet the requirement(s) for jewelry sellers and appraisers	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-50	Failure to comply with the requirements for delivery of furniture and major appliances	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-51	Failure to meet the requirement(s) for retail sale of gasoline	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-54	Failure to meet the requirement(s) for repairs of consumer goods	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-55	Failure to meet the requirement(s) for meat and poultry advertising	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-56	Failure to meet the requirement(s) for window gates	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-57	Failure to meet the requirement(s) for utility bill payments	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-58	Improper offer of sale of food in damaged containers	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-59	Improper imposition of restaurant surcharges	$150	$150	$250	$250	$350	$350
6 RCNY § 5-60	Failure to meet the requirement(s) for franchises	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-61	Failure to meet the requirement(s) for public performance seats	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-63	Failure to meet the requirement(s) for catering contracts	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-68	Failure to meet the requirements for dealers at flea markets	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-69	Failure to meet the requirements of blood pressure reading services	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-70	Failure to meet the requirements for retail service establishments	$150	$150	$250	$250	$350	$350
6 RCNY § 5-73	Failure to meet the requirement(s) for the sale of box cutters	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-75	Failure to post the Buyer's Guide when selling or offering to sell any used automobile	$150	$150	$250	$250	$350	$350
6 RCNY §§ 5-87 through 5-103	Prohibited conduct in offering sales or discounts and related recordkeeping requirements	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500

 

(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016; amended City Record 8/22/2017, eff. 9/21/2017; amended City Record 4/26/2018, eff. 5/26/2018; amended City Record 1/14/2019, eff. 2/13/2019; amended City Record 3/18/2020, eff. 3/18/2020; amended City Record 5/11/2020, eff. 6/10/2020; amended City Record 6/26/2020, eff. 6/26/2020; amended City Record 12/20/2021, eff. 1/19/2022; amended City Record 3/19/2024, eff. 4/18/2024; amended City Record 8/15/2024, eff. 9/14/2024)

§ 6-48 Truth in Pricing Law.

   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
Admin. Code § 20-708	Failure to display total selling price by tag or sign	$50	$50	$175	$175	$250	$250
Admin. Code § 20-708.1(b)	Improper item pricing	$18 (for each of the first 20 violations)	$25 (for each of the first 20 violations)	$45 (for each of the first 20 violations within 60 days)	$50 (for each of the first 20 violations within 60 days)	$50 (for each of the first 20 violations within 60 days)	$50 (for each of the first 20 violations within 60 days)
Admin. Code § 20-708.1(d)	Improper scanner accuracy	$260	$350	$500	$500	$500	$500
Admin. Code § 20-708.1(e)	Improper price accuracy	$18 (for each of the first 20 violations)	$25 (for each of the first 20 violations)	$45 (for each of the first 20 violations within 60 days)	$50 (for each of the first 20 violations within 60 days)	$50 (for each of the first 20 violations within 60 days)	$50 (for each of the first 20 violations within 60 days)
Admin. Code § 20-709	Failure to display price per measure	$50	$50	$175	$175	$250	$250
6 RCNY § 5-113	Failure to meet the requirements of calculation and display price per measure	$50	$50	$175	$175	$250	$250
6 RCNY § 5-115	Failure to meet guidelines on multiple pricing	$50	$50	$175	$175	$250	$250
6 RCNY § 5-116	Failure to meet requirements for price scanners	$18 (for each of the first 20 violations)	$25 (for each of the first 20 violations)	$45 (for each of the first 20 violations within 60 days)	$50 (for each of the first 20 violations within 60 days)	$50 (for each of the first 20 violations within 60 days)	$50 (for each of the first 20 violations within 60 days)

 

(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016; amended City Record 4/26/2018, eff. 5/26/2018; amended City Record 11/26/2021, eff. 12/26/2021; amended, City Record 8/26/2022, eff. 9/25/2022)

§ 6-49 Posting of Prescription Drug Prices.

   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
6 RCNY § 5-122	Failure to meet the requirements for displaying information relating to emergency contraception	$175	$175	$500	$500	$750	$750

 

(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016; amended City Record 11/26/2021, eff. 12/26/2021)

§ 6-50 Representations in Advertising Penalty Schedule.

   All citations are to Title 20 of the Administrative Code 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
Admin. Code § 20-723.2	Failure to meet requirements for business promoting credit counseling services.	$3,750	$5,000	$4,500	$5,000	$5,000	$5,000

 

(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016)

§ 6-51 Availability for Sale of Advertised Merchandise Penalty Schedule. [Repealed]

(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016; amended City Record 11/26/2021, eff. 12/26/2021; repealed City Record 5/24/2024, eff. 6/23/2024)

§ 6-52 Information with Respect to Funeral Costs 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
Admin. Code § 20-731	Failure to comply with the casket and outer interment receptacle information requirements	$750	$1,000	$900	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
Admin. Code § 20-732	Failure by provider of funeral services to furnish required statement	$750	$1,000	$900	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
Admin. Code § 20-733	Engaging in prohibited practices	$750	$1,000	$900	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
Admin. Code § 20-734	Failure to comply with merchandise and service selection requirements	$750	$1,000	$900	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
Admin. Code § 20-736	Failure to provide price information over telephone	$750	$1,000	$900	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
6 RCNY § 5-161	Improper casket and outer interment receptacle information	$750	$1,000	$900	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
6 RCNY § 5-162	Failure by provider of funeral services to comply with general price list requirements	$750	$1,000	$900	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
6 RCNY § 5-163	Improper display of merchandise	$750	$1,000	$900	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
6 RCNY § 5-164	Failure to give required price information over telephone	$750	$1,000	$900	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
6 RCNY § 5-165	Failure to comply with display of ownership information requirements	$750	$1,000	$900	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
6 RCNY § 5-166	Failure to comply with sale of monuments requirements	$750	$1,000	$900	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000

 

(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016)

§ 6-53 Income Tax Preparers 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.

   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
Admin. Code § 20-740(a)	Failure to post identification and qualification statement	$375*	$500*	$675	$750	$750	$750
Admin. Code § 20-740(b)	Failure to provide customer with receipt	$375	$500	$675	$750	$750	$750
Admin. Code § 20-740.1	Improper consumer bill of rights	$375	$500	$675	$750	$750	$750
Admin. Code § 20-741	Improper records	$375	$500	$675	$750	$750	$750
Admin. Code § 20-741.1	Failure to comply with refund anticipation loan requirements	$375	$500	$675	$750	$750	$750
6 RCNY § 5-66(b)	Improper tax preparation practices	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-66(c)(1) and (c)(2)	Failure to post the required tax preparation signs	$150*	$150*	$250	$250	$350	$350
6 RCNY § 5-66(c)(3)	Required tax preparation practices	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-66(d) and (e)	Requirements for tax preparation refunds and records	$525	$525	$1,050	$1,050	$3,500	$3,500
6 RCNY § 5-66(f)	Failure to provide disclosure in foreign languages	$150	$150	$250	$250	$350	$350
6 RCNY § 5-171	Failure to comply with sign location requirement	$375	$500	$675	$750	$750	$750
6 RCNY § 5-172	Improper sign form and content	$375	$500	$675	$750	$750	$750
6 RCNY § 5-173(a)	Failure to comply with sign requirements	$375	$500	$675	$750	$750	$750
6 RCNY § 5-173(b)	Failure to comply with requirements regarding provision of bill of rights	$375	$500	$675	$750	$750	$750

 

(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016; amended City Record 12/14/2017, eff. 1/13/2018; amended City Record 12/20/2021, eff. 1/19/2022; amended City Record 3/11/2022, eff. 4/10/2022)

§ 6-54 Posting of Prices in Retail Service Establishments Penalty Schedule.

   All citations are to Title 20 of the Administrative Code 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.

   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
Admin. Code § 20-750(a)	Improper display of service prices	$50	$50	$100	$100	$250	$250
Admin. Code § 20-750(b)	Improper regular price list display	$50	$50	$100	$100	$250	$250
Admin. Code § 20-750(c)	Disclosure of differing prices based on gender	$50	$50	$100	$100	$250	$250
Admin. Code § 20-751	Failure to comply with base fee disclosure requirements	$50	$50	$100	$100	$250	$250

 

(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016; amended City Record 11/26/2021, eff. 12/26/2021)

§ 6-55 Motorized Scooters Penalty Schedule.

   All citations are to Title 20 of the Administrative Code 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
Admin. Code § 20-762(b)	Failure to comply with motor scooter requirements	$1,000	$1,000	$2,000	$2,000	$2,000	$2,000

 

(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016; amended City Record 4/21/2020, eff. 5/21/2020)

§ 6-56 Immigration Assistance Service 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
Admin. Code § 20-776	Engaging in prohibited conduct	$3,750	$5,000	$9,000	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000
Admin. Code § 20-777	Improper written agreement	$3,750	$5,000	$9,000	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000
Admin. Code § 20-777(14)	Failure to include most recent "Consumer Bill of Rights" on separate page of contract	$3,750	$5,000	$9,000	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000
Admin. Code § 20-777.1	Failure to post sign or improper sign	$3,750	$5,000	$9,000	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000
Admin. Code § 20-777.2	Improper advertisements	$3,750	$5,000	$9,000	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000
Admin. Code § 20-778	Improper document retention	$3,750	$5,000	$9,000	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000
Admin. Code § 20-779	Failure to comply with surety requirements	$3,750	$5,000	$9,000	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000
6 RCNY § 5-260	Failure to comply with location or availability of records requirement	$3,750	$5,000	$9,000	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000
6 RCNY § 5-261	Failure to comply with written agreement requirements	$3,750	$5,000	$9,000	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000
6 RCNY § 5-262	Failure to complete form preparation declaration	$3,750	$5,000	$9,000	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000
6 RCNY § 5-264	Failure to comply with disclosure of surety requirements	$3,750	$5,000	$9,000	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000

 

(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016; amended City Record 8/7/2018, eff. 9/6/2018)

§ 6-57 Tenant Screening Report Disclosure 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.

   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
Admin. Code § 20-809	Failure to post sign or improper sign	$375*	$500*	$450	$500	$500	$500
6 RCNY § 5-265	Failure to comply with the requirements for posting signs about tenant screening reports	$375*	$500	$450	$500	$500	$500

 

(Added City Record 8/22/2016, eff. 8/22/2016; amended City Record 4/26/2018, eff. 5/26/2018)