Offering community service in lieu of civil penalties for certain littering violations.

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to offering community service in lieu of civil penalties for certain littering violations

This bill would require that judges at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings offer the option to complete community service in lieu of paying civil penalties for violations given to an owner, lessee, tenant, occupant or person in charge of a building or premises for improper disposal of garbage or other matter in certain areas next to such building or premises.