Mayor of Plattsburgh Colin Read has said that the development in cryptocurrencies in the city. (what the...) It had happened so fast and they will need to first figure out a way.(again)  Thus, ensuring that it is being done right in order to keep the community safe. (somebody has a dot fetish) He said many farms want to establish operations in the city.

Reed said since crypto mining farms cannot seek to stop using electricity. At present, the city has to deal with the issue of safety. Hence the moratorium will be a time when the city will first figure out proper building and zoning codes. Since to ensure mining farms do not present fire hazards in the community.

Any firm, person, corporation, or other entity that shall establish, place, construct, erect or in any way site or locate a Commercial Cryptocurrency Mining operation described in this local law in the City of Plattsburgh in violation of the provisions of this Local Law shall be subject to, in addition to any penalties prescribed by state or local law, a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.00 for each day or part thereof during which such violation continues.