NY S06444

Authorizes the Department of Consumer Affairs to file certified copies of final decisions and orders with county clerks for docketing, allowing these decisions to be enforced as judgments without separate court proceedings.

Expands the Department's authority to impose civil penalties, order restitution, monetary damages, and equitable relief for violations under its jurisdiction, removing the previous limitation that these remedies applied only to Chapter 8 of Title 20 of the Administrative Code.

Establishes procedures for default judgments when respondents fail to plead or appear, including requirements for notice to respondents about default decisions and a 30-day period to request a stay for good cause and request a new hearing.

Specifies detailed service requirements for notices of violation, including methods for licensees (mail or personal delivery) and non-licensees (CPLR service methods, delivery at premises, certified mail, or electronic mail under certain conditions).

Allows consumers and employees to request assignment of final decisions or orders authorizing restitution or monetary damages, after which the Department is no longer required to enforce the judgment.