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NY S03590
Bill
Status
1/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Amends chapter 696 of the laws of 1887 to add non-profit community gardens to the list of institutions exempt from paying for water usage and supply in New York City.
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Applies exemption only to non-profit community gardens located on property owned by the City of New York and registered with and licensed by the city's Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Extends the water exemption to real estate used exclusively by qualifying non-profit community gardens, releasing such property from all liens and charges for water usage.
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Preserves the mayor's authority to impose water payment requirements on any exempt institution, society, or corporation that is eligible to receive reimbursement from the United States, New York State, the City of New York, or their agencies.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to exempting certain non-profit community gardens from payment for water usage and supply; exempts non-profit community gardens located on property in the city of New York and registered with and licensed by such city's department of parks and recreation from payment for water usage and supply.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
2/28/2022