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NY S06212
Bill
Status
6/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Mark Grisanti
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AI Summary
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Amends Village Law Section 10-1006 to allow the state fire administrator to grant waivers to the 45 percent non-resident membership cap for volunteer fire companies and fire districts.
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Requires fire districts or companies seeking a waiver to submit an application to the state fire administrator, with notice published in the State Register.
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Allows adjacent fire districts 60 days to file written objections to a proposed waiver, which must specify reasons the waiver should not be granted.
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Authorizes the state fire administrator to grant waivers even when objections are filed, based on consideration of personnel recruitment difficulties, alternative solutions available, and impact on adjacent fire districts.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Gives the state fire administrator the authority to waive certain membership requirements affecting non-residents who want to join the volunteer fire company.
Last Action
referred to local governments
6/16/2014