NY S01739

Eliminates limits on the number of street vending permits and licenses that can be issued in cities with one million or more residents, allowing unlimited street vendors to operate.

Prohibits the New York City Police Department from enforcing street vendor laws and regulations; enforcement transferred exclusively to civilian agencies like the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Decriminalizes street vending violations, converting misdemeanor and infraction charges to civil violations with maximum fines of $100-$400 depending on violation type, and dismisses all pending criminal prosecutions for street vending.

Establishes regulatory standards for street vending programs including prohibitions on geographic restrictions, requirements for private consent, hour limitations, and restrictions on operating in parks except where exclusive concession agreements exist.

Permits vendors to use alternative identification documents (New York driver's license, ITIN, municipal ID) instead of Social Security numbers for permit applications, with confidentiality protections.