Section 8-807. Construction


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  • a.  No  provision  of  this  chapter shall be
      construed or interpreted so as to limit  the  right  of  any  person  or
      entity to seek other available criminal penalties or civil remedies. The
      penalties  and  remedies provided under this chapter shall be cumulative
      and not exclusive.
        b. No provision of this chapter shall be construed or  interpreted  so
      as  to  prohibit  expression  protected  by  the  First Amendment of the
      Constitution of the United States or section eight of article one of the
      Constitution of the State of New York.
        c. No provision of this chapter shall be construed or  interpreted  so
      as  to limit the lawful exercise of any authority vested in the owner or
      operator of the reproductive health care  facility,  the  owner  of  the
      premises in which such facility is located, or a law enforcement officer
      of  New York City, New York State or the United States acting within the
      scope of his or her official duties.