People v. Adduci

Rothenberg, C. M.

The defendant is charged with violating subdivision b of section B36-29.0, of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, in that he transported solid fuel or coal on the public streets of the city of New York without a solid fuel vehicle license required by the municipality.

This statute was enacted after considerable investigation of coal shipments originating at points outside of, but close to, the city of New York, which revealed practices of theft and fraud upon the public. Defendant asserts that the statute in question, by exacting a license fee, is unconstitutional…