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NY S00521

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ruth Hassell-Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new offense of "failure to report release of a hazardous substance" in Environmental Conservation Law section 71-3704
  • Applies to persons who violate section 37-0107 and fail to notify the Department of a reportable quantity of hazardous or acutely hazardous substances
  • Establishes the offense as a Class A misdemeanor for initial violations
  • Escalates subsequent violations to Class E felony status
  • Effective date is November 1 of the year following enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that the failure to report a release of hazardous substances is a class A misdemeanor and any such subsequent violation shall be a class E felony.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/5/2011

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation1/5/2011

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