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NY S03067
Bill
Status
6/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Catharine Young
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AI Summary
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Requires public authorities overseeing bridges, roads, and tunnels to provide toll exemptions for farmers and food producers transporting goods to New York City, subject to appropriation in the 2017-18 state fiscal year.
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Exempts qualified farmers and food producers from tolls when transporting food, including fish and fish products, grown or produced in New York State to New York City for consumption.
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Extends toll exemptions to any congestion pricing plan implemented in New York City for farmers meeting the exemption criteria.
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Directs the New York State Thruway Authority to establish acceptable forms of proof to verify that individuals qualify for the exemption.
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Subject to an appropriation for the 2017-18 state fiscal year, provides that farmers shall receive an exemption from tolls when transporting products to the city of New York for consumption in such city.
Last Action
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
6/15/2016