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NY S08486

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/10/2010

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Robach

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new Class C felony crime of "Environmental Damage of Property" in Penal Law Section 145.24
  • Applies when a person intentionally or recklessly causes property damage that alters, dilutes, or destroys water, soil, or air during the commission of another felony, with remediation costs exceeding $100,000
  • Provides an affirmative defense if the defendant had a reasonable belief of a right to alter or destroy the property due to license or ownership, or if the underlying act did not violate penal law
  • Requires sentences for this crime to be served consecutively to any sentence imposed for the underlying felony
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Creates the crime of environmental damage of property.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

9/10/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules9/10/2010

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