As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FUEL GEL
Any semi-solid, pourable gelatinous material containing ethyl
alcohol manufactured for use in fire pits, fireplaces, firepots or
other similar products.
PERSON
Any natural person, individual, corporation, unincorporated
association, proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, joint-stock
association, or other entity or business of any kind.
No person shall sell or offer for sale fuel gel in the County
of Suffolk.
Violation of this article shall be punishable by a civil fine
of up to $500 for a first violation, with subsequent violations punishable
by a fine of up to $1,000.
This article shall be enforced by the Department of Consumer
Affairs.
The Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Consumer
Affairs is hereby authorized and empowered to promulgate such rules
and regulations as he or she deems necessary to implement this article.
This article shall apply to all actions occurring on or after
the effective date of this article.
This article shall take effect on the 90th day immediately subsequent
to filing in the Office of the Secretary of State.