As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DROP-SIDE CRIB
Any infant crib that has three immovable sides, with a fourth
side that moves up and down. This term shall not include drop-gate
cribs or any other crib that has four immovable sides with a portion
of one side capable of being folded down.
PERSON
Any natural person, individual, corporation, unincorporated
association, proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, joint-stock
association, or other entity of business of any kind.
No person shall sell or offer for sale drop-side cribs within
the County of Suffolk.
This article shall be enforced by the Suffolk County 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.
Any person who knowingly violates the provisions of this article
shall be subject to a civil penalty of $500 for an initial violation
of this article and a penalty of $1,000 for each subsequent violation.
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.