NY S08162

Requires businesses in New York (except farms and those in cities with population over 1 million) to report hazardous materials at permanent locations, construction sites, and temporary storage depots to the local fire department chief, including identification and quantity of materials.

Mandates that businesses without hazardous materials must respond to notices stating no such materials are stored or used.

Requires cities and towns (except those with population over 1 million) to annually notify all businesses within their jurisdiction about hazardous materials reporting requirements, which may be included in tax bills or official communications.

Allows exemptions from reporting requirements if fire department conducts an inspection, but requires immediate notification of any changes to hazardous materials stored or used at exempt facilities.

Modifies exemption provisions to allow requests for non-disclosure of specific hazardous materials through Public Officers Law Article Six procedures, with exemptions expiring annually.