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NY S01237

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

Michael Gianaris

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 71-4003 of the Environmental Conservation Law regarding civil penalties for violations
  • Expands enforcement remedies to include injunctive relief and permit/certificate actions in addition to existing monetary penalties of up to $1,000 plus up to $1,000 per day for continued violations
  • Authorizes revocation or suspension of permits or certificates issued to violators, or denial of pending renewal applications
  • Requires that civil penalties, injunctive relief, and permit actions be assessed following a hearing or opportunity to be heard
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to the general civil penalty of the environmental conservation law; provides that in addition to the fines, such person may be enjoined from continuing such violation and any permit or certificate issued to such person may be revoked or suspended, or a pending renewal application may be denied.

Last Action

referred to environmental conservation

4/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation4/25/2022
Environmental Conservation1/5/2022
Environmental Conservation4/26/2021
Environmental Conservation1/8/2021

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