Hillsdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 181-6

A. Any person or other legal entity who fails to comply with or who violates this article or who shall refuse a reasonable request to inspect any premises or who shall have aided or abetted the commission of any such violation shall each be guilty of a separate offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as follows: (1) For a first offense, by a fine not exceeding $350 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both. (2) For a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of five years, by a fine not less than $350 nor more than $700 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both. (3) For a third or subsequent offense, all of which occurred within a period of five years, by a fine not less than $700 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six month, or both. B. However, for the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers generally, violations of this article shall be deemed misdemeanors and, for such purpose only, all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to such violations. Each week's continued violation after notice shall constitute a separate additional violation. C. In addition to any penalties set forth herein, any person who refuses to permit the Code Enforcement Officer to inspect the subject dwelling unit or premises shall be liable for payment of a civil penalty of not more than $200 per day for each day such refusal to allow inspection of said dwelling unit or premises continues. Such civil penalty shall be recoverable in an action instituted in the name of the Town of Hillsdale by the Code Enforcement Officer. Such action may be initiated in Small Claims Court if the amount due is within the jurisdictional limits of the Court.