NY S04313

Cities with populations of one million or more may prohibit intercity buses from loading or unloading passengers except at designated streets and locations approved by the mayor's designated agency.

Intercity bus owners or operators must apply for permits to use designated loading and unloading locations, providing company information, proposed locations with alternatives, bus count, passenger numbers, schedule, and parking location.

Local community boards must receive thirty days' notice and opportunity to comment before permit issuance or permanent amendment, though the designated agency may temporarily amend locations for up to ninety days for public safety or emergency reasons without community board consultation.

Permits may be issued for up to three years, but the city may relocate designated bus stops with ninety days' notice and after appropriate consultation with the community board.

Violations of permit rules are subject to fines of $500 to $5,000 and civil penalties of $500 to $5,000, enforceable by the Environmental Control Board, with service of violation notices allowed through standard civil process, driver delivery, or affixing to the bus.