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NY A09464

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrion Aubry

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Origin

Assembly

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes temperature testing requirements for playground equipment, materials, and surfaces to prevent burn injuries to children.

  • Directs the Consumer Protection Board, in consultation with the Department of Health, to develop a temperature testing method and establish maximum temperature standards for playground equipment.

  • Requires municipalities to promulgate rules for playground design, installation, inspection, and maintenance that include temperature testing procedures.

  • Mandates large cities (population over 1 million) begin temperature testing by May 1, 2011, and smaller municipalities by May 1, 2012.

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce violations through civil actions with penalties up to $1,000 per violation, or up to $10,000 for knowing and willful violations.

Legislative Description

Rel S399-dd to be S399-ff, amd S399-ff, Gen Bus L Authorizes the enactment of local laws regarding playground equipment and requires the use of a temperature test on playground equipment installed by municipalities.

Last Action

held for consideration in codes

6/16/2010

Committee Referrals

Codes5/25/2010
Consumer Affairs and Protection1/6/2010

Full Bill Text

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