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NY A00258

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

William Barclay

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Origin

Assembly

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Public Authorities Law by adding Section 2858 to provide toll exemptions for eligible farmers and food producers
  • Grants exemption from all tolls on bridges, roads, and tunnels operated by specified public authorities for farmers or food producers who farm or produce food in New York State and transport goods to New York City for consumption
  • Includes fish and fish products in the definition of food eligible for exemption
  • Extends toll exemptions to any congestion pricing plan implemented in New York City
  • Requires the Commissioner of Transportation to establish acceptable forms of proof to verify farmer eligibility for the exemption
  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Provides that farmers shall receive an exemption from tolls when transporting product to NYC for consumption in the city.

Last Action

referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

1/5/2011

Committee Referrals

Corporations, Authorities and Commissions1/5/2011

Full Bill Text

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