NY S05521

Authorizes county clerks in New York City counties to maintain separate judgment docket volumes for Department of Consumer Affairs adjudications in civil court, alongside existing dockets for parking violations, environmental control board, and taxi and limousine commission.

Requires notices of violation to inform respondents of the manner and time to admit or deny charges, and to warn that failure to plead may result in a default decision against them.

Establishes that failure to plead or appear within the time allowed constitutes an admission of liability and grounds for a default decision imposing the maximum penalty prescribed by law.

Permits final civil penalties from Department of Consumer Affairs adjudications to be entered as judgments in civil court and enforced as money judgments, with judgments remaining enforceable for eight years.

Allows service of violation notices on employees at the premises where the violation occurred or where the respondent conducts business, provided reasonable attempts were first made at proper service, with confirmation by mail to the respondent's last known address.