New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 21 - Miscellaneous
Chapter XXXI - Niagara Falls Water Board
Part 1980
Section 1980.4 - Enforcement

Universal Citation: 1980.4 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 1980.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

(a) Any authorized CNYRTA representative may provide oral or written warning and may order an individual to leave or exclude individuals from a vehicle or facility.

1. Such representative may give that individual an oral first warning to immediately cease engaging in the conduct and/or not to engage in the conduct again.

2. If the individual does not cease engaging in the conduct, then the authorized CNYRTA representative may direct the individual to immediately leave the vehicle or facility.

3. If an individual fails or refuses to leave a vehicle or other facility after being directed to do so by an authorized CNYRTA representative, such individual is subject to arrest and prosecution for trespassing and/or disorderly conduct.

(b) Exclusion/Suspension: Violations of these rules may result in exclusion/suspension from transit facilities and/or services. The CNYRTA Chief Executive Officer shall designate one or more Rules Enforcement Officer(s) who shall determine the duration of exclusion/suspension periods. Generally, length of exclusion/suspension is determined using the following schedule:

1. Level 1 Offenses: Not less than thirty (30) days or more than ninety (90) days.

2. Level 2 Offenses: Not less than ninety (90) days or more than one hundred eighty (180) days.

3. Level 3 Offenses: Not less than one hundred eighty (180) days or permanently based on severity.

(c) The CNYRTA Chief Executive Officer will review and decide on all permanent suspensions. Further legal action may be taken as applicable and appropriate for all offenses.

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