How to behave in New York, so as not to accidentally break the law

The whole world considers New York a city where everything is possible and allowed. But in fact, New York is home to a long list of very strange and sometimes downright archaic laws. Violation of very unexpected ones can result in a penalty - from a small sum to imprisonment for several dozen days. So, in New York you cannot:

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Participate in reckless roller skating

If you are roller skating and are thinking about driving to the city streets, think again, writes 6sqft. Title 19 of the New York City Administrative Code covers the concept of transportation, and Section 176.1 specifically addresses “careless/reckless” skating or skateboarding. The good news is that the consequences are not too severe. Anyone found guilty of reckless riding will pay a fine of $50 to $100. Whether it's worth the opportunity to show off your roller skates in the middle of Sixth Avenue is up to you to decide.

Repeatedly spit on the pavement

If you spit on the street, keep in mind that your bad habit can be expensive. The 16-118 section of Chapter 16 of the Administrative Code of New York clearly states: “No one should spit on the pavement of a street or public place or on the floor, wall, stairs of any public or private building or room used by the public or in any public vehicle ". Although the initial penalties are low (total US $ 75), if you continue to spit, a third violation per year can cost you US $ 450.

Arrange puppet or ballet performances in the shop window

Section 10, chapter 1 of the Administrative Code of New York, deals with public safety. It is said: “It should be illegal for any person, from any window or open space of any house or building, to demonstrate to the public on the street or on the sidewalk any performance of puppet or other figures, ballet or other dances, comedy, farce, show with moving figures, play or other entertainment. Worse, the consequences of the violation are not at all ridiculous: a fine of up to 25 dollars or imprisonment of up to 30 days, both options are possible.

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To post ads about missing cats

Apartment living is not suitable for all cats, so many of them run away from time to time. What happens next is a desperate search for Smokey, Mallory or Mr. Paws, and a large poster that is copied and posted in the neighborhood. The problem is that by putting up a poster, you will be breaking the law. As stated in Chapter 10 of Title 1 of the New York Administrative Code (Section 10-117): “No person shall write, draw or create any sign, number or sign, or affix or place by any means any decal of any kind on any government or a private building or other structure or any other real or personal property owned, operated or maintained by a public benefit corporation, the City of New York or any agency.” In the late 1990s, the city cracked down on graffiti just as aggressively, issuing about 1000 poster tickets a month. And this law is really better to observe.

Shave on the ferry

Ferry service in New York City continues to expand. While those who are always in a rush might be tempted to spend their morning routine in a ferry bathroom while commuting from Greenpoint to Midtown to work, for example, if you do that, you'll technically be breaking the law. Likewise, if you think the evening ferry is a good place to change from office to casual attire, think twice. As stated in Chapter 1, Chapter 02, Subsection 1-34, “No person shall bathe, wash, shave, change or undress in any public restroom, sink, or any other area in the terminals or ferries.”

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Cook or sell salted cod

According to section 24, chapter 9 of the Administrative Code of New York (subsection 9-02), cooking and selling salted fish, apparently, also violate something. It is said: “Ready-to-eat raw, whole, salted, air-dried fish, which may or may not be lightly smoked and sold under the names of 'kopchonka,' 'ribeyza,' 'rostov' or 'rybetz', is hereby defined and declared“ unsuitable for food. " But it does not seem to be strictly enforced. On Yelp, the search for salted cod or baccala shows dozens of fish shops and even grocery stores where you can buy this product "unfit for food", so if you are a fan of salty fish, you probably have nothing to worry about.

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