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Aug 13, 2008 3:30 pm US/Eastern

NYC Stores Ordered To Shut The Door If AC Is On

NEW YORK (AP) ― The City Council is slamming the door on stores that blast their air-conditioning in the summer to lure foot traffic from the city's hot sidewalks.

A bill is expected to pass Thursday that would prohibit large stores from keeping their doors open while running their air conditioners. First violation gets a warning, second gets a $200 fine, and third gets a $400 fine.

The council and Mayor Michael Bloomberg believe it will help conserve a bit of energy in summer months when power demands are at their highest.

(© 2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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