NY S08787

Authorizes the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs to file certified copies of final decisions and orders with county clerks, where such decisions award restitution, monetary damages to consumers or workers, or combine these remedies with civil penalties or equitable relief.

Allows consumers and workers to file certified copies of department decisions or orders if they have been assigned restitution, monetary damages, or equitable relief, with filed decisions having the same force and effect as docketed civil judgments.

Expands the department's authority to impose civil penalties, restitution, monetary damages, and equitable relief for violations, and establishes "designated violations" that trigger automatic docketing of judgments for default cases.

Requires the department to provide notice to respondents before entering and docketing default judgments, including information about penalties imposed and the opportunity to request a stay of default within thirty days.

Establishes specific service requirements for notices of violation, including methods for licensees (mail or hand delivery to department address) and non-licensees (formal service of process, personal delivery, posting with mail notice, certified mail, or email).