NY A08511

Authorizes the Department of Consumer Affairs to file certified copies of final decisions and orders with county clerks that award restitution, monetary damages, or equitable relief to consumers or workers, allowing these decisions to be docketed and enforced as judgments without court proceedings.

Establishes "designated violations" for which default decisions can be entered and docketed, including violations of specific administrative code chapters that result in awards to consumers or workers, or violations with aggregate penalties exceeding $5,000.

Requires the Department to notify respondents of default decisions by first class mail or hand delivery before judgment docketing, and allows respondents to request a stay of default for good cause within 30 days to request a new hearing or enter a plea.

Specifies service requirements for notices of violation, including methods for licensees (mailing or personal delivery) and non-licensees (service of process, delivery to employee, posting, certified mail, or email), with proof of service to be maintained for at least six years.

Permits consumers or workers to request assignment of final decisions or orders that authorize restitution or monetary damages, after which the Department is no longer required to enforce collection.