The New York State Agriculture Department today launched a statewide crackdown on alleged violations of laws governing kosher restaurants and caterers. The move followed a three-month investigation by a Queens grand Jury of criminal information disclosed by District Attorney Frank D. O’Connor against several establishments evading kosher laws.
Under the statutes, each restaurant or caterer holding a kosher wedding, bar mitzvah or other social gathering must be supervised by a rabbi or his authorized representative who is required to be on hand while the function is taking place. Violation of these statutes is punishable by a prison term of up to one year, a $500 fine or both.
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