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NY S07471
Bill
Status
4/14/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jose Peralta
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AI Summary
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Renames and amends section 399-dd of the general business law as section 399-ff, establishing the "Playground Equipment Safety Act"
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Requires the Consumer Protection Board, in consultation with the Department of Health, to develop a temperature testing method for playground equipment and establish a maximum temperature standard to prevent skin burns
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Requires municipalities to promulgate rules for design, installation, inspection and maintenance of playgrounds, including mandatory temperature testing of equipment and surfaces
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Mandates cities with one million or more residents to commence temperature testing by May 1, 2011, and smaller municipalities by May 1, 2012, using the Consumer Protection Board's adopted method
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Authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctions and impose civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation (or up to $10,000 for knowing and willful violations) for non-compliance
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
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7471C
6/16/2010