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NY A09464
Bill
Status
1/6/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrion Aubry
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AI Summary
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Establishes temperature testing requirements for playground equipment, materials, and surfaces to prevent burn injuries to children.
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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.
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Requires municipalities to promulgate rules for playground design, installation, inspection, and maintenance that include temperature testing procedures.
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Mandates large cities (population over 1 million) begin temperature testing by May 1, 2011, and smaller municipalities by May 1, 2012.
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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