Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 263-23

A. Any person, corporation, partnership, association or other entity violating any provision of this chapter (other than § 263-23F , relating solely to timely renewal of permits) shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of not less than $3,000 and not more than $15,000 or by imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. B. Any person, corporation, partnership, association or other entity committing a second offense under this chapter within 18 months of a prior conviction shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of not less than $5,000 and not more than $20,000 or by imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. C. Any person, corporation, partnership, association or other entity committing a third or subsequent offense within five years of a prior conviction shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of not less than $10,000 and not more than $30,000 or by imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. D. Where violations occur on more than one dwelling unit owned, controlled, or managed by the same person or entity, each such violation shall be considered a separate and distinct offense, and prior violations on any such dwelling unit shall be considered in determining the penalty classification under this section. For purposes of this section, any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, or other entity with substantially identical ownership, officers, principals, members, or controlling individuals as a person or entity previously convicted under this chapter shall be deemed the same entity. Determining "common ownership" shall include review of business filings, operating agreements, corporate records, property records, and any other reliable indicia of overlapping ownership, control, or individual involvement, whether directly or through related entities. E. In addition to any fine imposed under this section, there shall be a mandatory surcharge of $100 per offense. Such surcharge shall be collected in the same manner as the fine and shall be deposited in accordance with Chapter 117 , § 117-4 (Blight mitigation mandatory surcharge). F. A violation issued for failure to timely renew a rental permit application as set forth at § 263-9B6 is hereby declared to be an offense punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $250. G. Upon motion of the prosecuting attorney, the court may dismiss the violation or reduce the minimum fine imposed where it finds that the defendant had cooperated with the Town of Riverhead in the investigation and/or prosecution of a violation of this chapter. Factors which the court may consider include, but are not limited to, a report from the office of the Town Attorney confirming that the defendant did in fact cooperate and whether: (1) The defendant reported the violation(s) to the Town of Riverhead; (2) The defendant assisted the Town of Riverhead in investigating and prosecuting the violation(s); (3) The defendant provided access to the rental property and promptly submitted an application seeking to duly acquire a rental permit; (4) The defendant promptly pursued his/her/its own rights under the lease to remedy the violation or adequately pursued an eviction proceeding; (5) All violations existing at the rental property have been promptly remediated.