Int 0753-2024

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Chapter 4 of title 24 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 24-426 to read as follows: � 24-426 Light pollution reduction. In the case of light posts, fixtures or other lighting neither operated by a local, state or federal agency nor operated for the illumination of a parking lot or sidewalk shed, no person shall operate or cause to be operated a light post, fixture or other lighting causing outdoor illumination greater than 3,000 lumens in a residential district, unless such post, fixture or lighting is fully shielded to reduce light trespass. Any person in violation of this section shall be liable for a civil penalty of $50, recoverable in a proceeding before the office of administrative trials and hearings. � 2. This local law takes effect 180 days after it becomes law. Session 13 LS #2433 1/12/2024 Session 12 JSA LS #2433 4/12/2022 1 1