‘Frequently Misunderstood’ Street Vendors Laws Will be Fixed in New York CityLegislation that would ease fines on street vendors is expected to be passed by the New York City Council after two years of waiting. CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSaveA street vendor and a cart during a protest near City Hall in 2012. One of the bills expected to pass will decrease the maximum fine from $1,000 to $500 and change the way penalties are assessed. Benjamin Chasteen/The Epoch TimesBy Zachary Stieber2/21/2013Updated: 10/1/2015Print