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NY S05210

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/16/2017

Primary Sponsor

Toby Stavisky

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits smoking in all public parks and pedestrian plazas under the jurisdiction of any state or local government agency or department
  • Excludes Adirondack Park and Catskill Park from smoking restrictions
  • Exempts sidewalks adjoining parks, pedestrian routes through park strips adjacent to vehicular traffic, parking lots, roadways, theatrical productions, and portions of parks not used for park purposes
  • Establishes civil penalty of $50 for each violation of the outdoor smoking ban
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits smoking in public parks and pedestrian plazas; sets $50 fine; defines terms.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Health3/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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