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NY S06401
Bill
Status
6/8/2021
Primary Sponsor
James Gaughran
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AI Summary
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Amends General Municipal Law by adding Section 72-s to authorize municipalities to post turtle crossing signs on local roads through resolution or local law action by their governing boards.
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Requires posted turtle crossing signs to comply with regulations developed by the state commissioner of transportation under Transportation Law Section 14.
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Amends Transportation Law Section 14 by adding subdivision 36, directing the state commissioner of transportation to develop and implement rules and regulations for municipal turtle crossing sign placement.
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Requires all turtle crossing signs to conform with Federal Highway Administration rules and regulations for warning or caution signs.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Authorizes the posting by each municipality of turtle crossing signs on local roads located within such municipality; empowers the state commissioner of transportation to develop and implement rules and regulations authorizing municipalities to post turtle crossing signs on local roads located within the municipality.
Last Action
referred to local governments
5/25/2022