NY S04425

Establishes a 9-member vendor policy commission in cities with populations of 2 million or more, composed of commissioners from small business services, city planning, transportation, health and mental hygiene, and consumer affairs, plus four mayoral appointees nominated by the city council speaker representing street vendors, business improvement districts, chambers of commerce, and immigrant advocacy organizations

Commission must issue a report with recommendations within 6 months addressing permit caps, license rescission processes, zoning regulations, grading systems for food vendors, fine structures, designated vending spaces, and vendor-business owner mediation processes

Commission has authority to appoint a chairperson by majority vote, recommend legislation and rules to the mayor and city council, and promulgate rules governing street vendors consistent with city charter procedures

Takes effect immediately upon enactment