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NY A00209
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Clark
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AI Summary
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Dwelling owners in cities with populations of one million or more receive a tax abatement equal to one-half the cost of installing check valve devices to prevent sewage backflow, up to two thousand dollars.
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Not-for-profit entities owning buildings or dwellings in cities with populations of one million or more receive an abatement of water and sewer charges equal to one-half the installation cost, up to two thousand dollars.
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The New York City Department of Environmental Protection must promulgate rules and regulations to implement the law, including identifying appropriate check valve systems.
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Defines "dwelling" as any building, structure, or portion thereof occupied as a home, residence, or sleeping place for one or more persons.
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The act takes effect one hundred eighty days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "sewage flooding prevention act"' authorizes certain homeowners and not-for-profit agencies in New York City to receive an abatement of real property taxes up to two thousand dollars for the cost of installing sewer improvement check valve devices on certain dwellings; directs the New York City department of environmental protection to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations.
Last Action
referred to real property taxation
1/5/2011