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NY S01131
Bill
Status
1/8/2015
Primary Sponsor
Tony Avella
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AI Summary
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Owners of dwellings in cities with a population of one million or more who install check valves to prevent sewage backflow receive a tax abatement equal to one-half the installation cost, up to $2,000.
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Not-for-profit entities owning buildings or dwellings in cities with a population of one million or more that install check valve devices receive an abatement of water and sewer charges equal to one-half the installation cost, up to $2,000.
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The New York City Department of Environmental Protection must promulgate rules and regulations to implement this section, including identifying appropriate check valve systems.
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The term "dwelling" is defined as any building, structure, or portion thereof occupied as a home, residence, or sleeping place for one or more people.
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The act takes effect 180 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "sewage flooding prevention act"; authorizes certain homeowners and not-for-profit agencies in New York City to receive an abatement of real property taxes up to two thousand dollars for the cost of installing sewer improvement check valve devices on certain dwellings; directs the New York City department of environmental protection to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/17/2016