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DSNY's policy on civil vs. criminal penalties for vending violations

0:44:57

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Council Member Menin confirms DSNY's policy on penalties for vending violations:

  • DSNY exclusively issues civil penalties for violations of vending laws
  • The agency has not changed its enforcement policy
  • DSNY has never issued criminal penalties for vending violations
Julie Menin
0:44:57
Going back to DSNY, at a previous hearing on this topic, you testified that the agency exclusively issues civil penalties for violations of vending laws.
0:45:06
And I know you touched on this a little bit in your testimony.
0:45:09
I just wanna get it out for the record.
0:45:11
Has the agency changed their enforcement policy, and has the agency ever issued criminal penalties for vending violations?
0:45:18
No.
0:45:18
Okay.
0:45:18
Thank you.
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