Violations on Parks Property

Comment by date: October 9, 2024

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DPR-Proposed-Violations-on-Parks-Property-FINAL.pdf

The proposed amendments would expand the categories of illegal behavior for which the Department’s Enforcement Officers can issue a notice of violation (sometimes called a summons) in order to protect the natural environments under the jurisdiction of the Department and increase the penalties associated with certain violations. Among other rule changes, the rules propose to increase the fines for illegal dumping.

The proposed increased penalties come in response to the prevalence of illegal dumping in parks and the growing concerns about the impact of illegal dumping which not only mars the natural beauty of our parks but also poses risks to the local community. These proposed new rules aim to deter would-be offenders and encourage a culture of respect and stewardship towards our public spaces and underscores our commitment to preserving the beauty, cleanliness and health of our parks and public spaces.

Additionally, while the abandonment of animals and the collection of bivalves are both currently prohibited under State law and can be enforced by Parks, having a new City rule would help further discourage this behavior and make it easier for Parks to issue summons for these activities using Parks codes.

Attendees who need reasonable accommodation for a disability such as a sign language translation should contact the agency by calling 1 (212) 360-1327 or emailing [email protected] by September 27, 2024

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• Mail: New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, The Arsenal, 830 Fifth Avenue Room/Floor: 313 ; New York, New York 10065

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