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NY S02128

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Liz Krueger

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new crime of "failure to report release of a hazardous substance" under Environmental Conservation Law Section 71-3707
  • Applies to persons who violate Section 37-0107 and fail to notify the Department of Environmental Conservation of a reportable quantity release of hazardous substances that are hazardous or acutely hazardous to public health, safety, or the environment
  • Establishes initial violation as a class A misdemeanor
  • Establishes subsequent violations as a class E felony if defendant has prior conviction under this section
  • Takes effect December 1st following enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that the failure to report a release of hazardous substances is a class A misdemeanor and any such subsequent violation shall be a class E felony.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation1/18/2023

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