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NYC Admin. Code § 14-205
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§ 14-205 Criminal and civil penalties. a. Any person who violates or assists in the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand nor more than ten thousand dollars or up to one year imprisonment, or both. Each such violation shall be a separate and distinct offense. b. Such person shall also be subject to a civil penalty of not less than one thousand nor more than ten thousand dollars for each violation. Each such violation shall be a separate and distinct offense.
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-214720Fetched: 10/24/2026

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