Bill > S00949

This bill amends the New York City Charter to modify how notices of violation are served to closed commercial establishments by the Department of Sanitation for violations of Title 16 of the city's administrative code. Currently, notices of violation for certain infractions can be served by certified mail with restricted delivery. The new provision allows the Department of Sanitation to serve notices to closed commercial establishments by physically affixing the notice in a conspicuous place at the premises where the violation occurred and simultaneously mailing a copy via first-class mail to the establishment's address. The bill specifies that service is considered complete upon mailing the notice, providing a new method for delivering violation notices that accounts for situations where a business may be closed or difficult to serve directly. The legislation will take effect 120 days after becoming law, giving city agencies time to prepare for and implement the new service method.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S949