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NY S07860
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Diane Savino
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AI Summary
- Amends Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 397 to exempt authorized employees of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services from the prohibition on equipping vehicles with radio apparatus capable of transmitting or receiving police frequencies
- Allows Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services personnel to use motor vehicles equipped with state-issued, authorized mobile or portable radio apparatus on police frequencies without requiring a local permit
- Maintains existing penalties of up to $1,000 fine and/or six months imprisonment for unauthorized persons who equip vehicles with police radio receiving sets
- Preserves existing exemption for amateur radio operators licensed by the Federal Communications Commission
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to equipping vehicles with radio devices.
Last Action
referred to transportation
6/19/2014
Committee Referrals
Transportation6/19/2014
Rules6/16/2014
Full Bill Text
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