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NY S07295

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/18/2018

Primary Sponsor

Marisol Alcantara

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Public Health Law Section 1373, subdivision 3 to expand enforcement authority of the commissioner of health regarding lead poisoning violations
  • Changes language from requiring the commissioner to "conduct" a formal hearing to allowing the commissioner to "take enforcement action as deemed appropriate by the commissioner," which may include conducting a formal hearing
  • Maintains existing penalties of up to $2,500 for violations and abatement orders for paint conditions conducive to lead poisoning
  • Preserves the right of respondents to prove by preponderance of evidence that no lead-conducive paint condition exists in the designated dwelling
  • Takes effect on the same date as the related 2017 legislation (S.1200-A and A.1809-A)

Legislative Description

Allows the commissioner of health to act when areas of lead poisoning are designated as they deem appropriate.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.20

4/18/2018

Committee Referrals

Codes2/12/2018
Rules1/5/2018

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