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NY S00925

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Tony Avella

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes specific timeframes for waste receptacle placement: 5:00 P.M. the day before scheduled collection, or 4:00 P.M. from October through April
  • Requires a warning letter for first violations; shifts penalty structure so civil penalties apply to second violation ($25-$100) and subsequent violations, with amounts increasing for third ($100-$200) and fourth or later violations ($200-$300) within any twelve-month period
  • Allows Department of Sanitation to grant waivers for early receptacle placement (up to 12 hours earlier than required) to seniors 65+, persons with disabilities, or those with significant scheduling conflicts upon written request and departmental approval within 30 days
  • Requires Department of Sanitation to provide written notification to all property owners about amendments to waste receptacle regulations prior to the law's effective date
  • Makes early placement waiver status an affirmative defense to violations of the penalty provisions

Legislative Description

Relates to receptacles for the removal of waste material in the city of New York; requires the department of sanitation to notify property owners in writing regarding this change of law; requires a warning notice be given to any person who violates this law for the first time; and allows consideration for early placement of garbage for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and residents with significant scheduling conflicts upon notification to the department of sanitation.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CITIES

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Cities1/7/2015

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