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NY A10471
Bill
Status
6/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Steven Englebright
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner to offer and pay rewards of up to $25,000 for information leading to detection, arrest, and conviction of persons guilty of felonies or misdemeanors under sections 11-0535 or 11-0535-a of the Environmental Conservation Law.
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Excludes police officers, peace officers, and other authorized law enforcement officers or officials from collecting or receiving any reward or part thereof.
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Increases penalties for violations of subdivision two of section 11-0535 or section 11-0536 from $2,000 to $4,000, and per-animal penalties from $350 to $700.
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Increases penalties for violations of regulations under subdivision three of section 11-0535 from $1,000 to $2,000, and per-animal penalties from $200 to $400.
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Requires the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation to publicize the laws protecting endangered and threatened species and inform the public of the reward program.
Legislative Description
Increases certain penalties and authorizes the payment of rewards for aid in the apprehension and conviction of persons guilty of certain felonies or misdemeanors relating to endangered and special species, species of special concern and illegal ivory articles and rhinoceros horns.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
6/15/2016