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stork38 t1_iug9td9 wrote

Reply to comment by 1600hazenstreet in NYC’s new subway crime crackdown is underway but NYers are not convinced it will work by PichuLovy

That's actually not a crime

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lucyisnotcool t1_iuhgzf0 wrote

>That's actually not a crime

The New York State Clean Indoor Air Act actually does prohibit smoking and vaping on "public means of mass transportation, including subways, underground subway stations, and, when occupied by passengers, buses, vans, taxicabs and limousines" and "ticketing, boarding and waiting areas in public transportation terminals".

So, yeah, someone smoking in the station probably is a crime. Clearly not on the same level as violent crime, but still illegal.

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stork38 t1_iuhhrcy wrote

Again, not a crime.

"The enforcement officer for a city or county health department or State Health Department can assess a fine of up to $2,000 for each violation."

Smoking in the subway is just a ticket (violation of the MTAs rules)

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lucyisnotcool t1_iuhi4g9 wrote

Thank you for clarification!

  • awaits deployment of pre-election surge of State Health Department officers to the subway system *
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