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NY S07821

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2020

Primary Sponsor

Todd Kaminsky

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 9-member bottle redemption fraud task force to be chaired by the state attorney general, with members appointed by various state officials and organizations including the departments of taxation/finance and environmental conservation, district attorneys association, and the governor

  • Requires task force to submit a comprehensive report within one year addressing fraud impacts, enforcement gaps, inter-state redemption issues, and legislative/regulatory solutions to combat bottle redemption fraud in New York

  • Authorizes the task force to audit reverse vending machines and consult with organizations and government entities during its study

  • Task force members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for actual expenses incurred

  • Act takes effect immediately and expires 24 months after enactment, with all provisions deemed repealed upon expiration

Legislative Description

Establishes the bottle redemption fraud task force to provide the governor and the legislature with information on the fraud, enforcement, and reporting requirements related to the New York state returnable container act.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

12/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules12/28/2020
Environmental Conservation2/25/2020

Full Bill Text

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