A violation carries no civil penalty if the advertisement is online only.
The maximum civil penalty is $1,000; a second violation may lead to suspension, and a third may lead to removal from office.
Any first violation automatically revokes the commission permanently.
The statute applies equally to attorneys admitted to practice in New York.
Correct Answer
B. The maximum civil penalty is $1,000; a second violation may lead to suspension, and a third may lead to removal from office.
Detailed Explanation
Executive Law §135-b provides for a civil penalty of up to $1,000. It also allows suspension upon a second violation and removal from office upon a third violation, after notice and opportunity to be heard. Attorneys are excluded from this section.
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