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NY S03596

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Lanza

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new offense of "Failure to Report Release of a Hazardous Substance" under Environmental Conservation Law section 71-3704
  • Requires notification to the Department within two hours of releasing a reportable quantity of substance hazardous or acutely hazardous to public health, safety, or the environment
  • First violation is classified as a Class A misdemeanor
  • Subsequent violations are classified as a Class E felony
  • Takes effect 180 days after 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

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2014
Environmental Conservation2/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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