New York § 39 - 39Violations and penalties
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 39 — 39Violations and penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39. 39Violations and penalties
§ 39. Violations and penalties. 1. The provisions of this article may be enforced by the director of a municipal consumer affairs office, or by the town attorney, city corporation counsel, or other lawfully designated enforcement officer of a municipality or local government, and all monies collected thereunder shall be retained by such municipality or local government. 2. Under such procedures as may be established by a municipality or local government, whenever a violation of this article has occurred, the enforcement agency may impose a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars for each violation. 3. Each item offered for sale or sold in violation of section thirty-eight of this article shall constitute a separate violation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 39
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 39 cover?
Section 39 ("39Violations and penalties") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 39?
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