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NY S07242

Bill

Status

Passed

11/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Susan Serino

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the parks, recreation and historic preservation law to require the office to install and maintain warning signs at all state-managed parks, trail entryways, and campgrounds about tick presence and risk of Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases

  • Defines "trail" to include footpaths, bike ways, snowmobile trails, horse trails, cross country ski trails, roads, and other rights-of-way used for recreational purposes, as well as connecting and side trails leading to scenic and recreational areas maintained by the state

  • Authorizes the office to use existing sign models already in use throughout the state when designing the required signage

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with authority for immediate rule and regulation amendments necessary for implementation

Legislative Description

Relates to installing Lyme and tick-borne disease warning signs at all state-managed parks including trail entryways and campgrounds due to the increased presence of such diseases within the state.

Last Action

APPROVAL MEMO.4

11/5/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means5/16/2018
Rules5/14/2018
Finance5/1/2018
Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation1/5/2018

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