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NY S02167
Bill
Status
1/19/2023
Primary Sponsor
John Liu
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AI Summary
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Dwelling owners in cities with populations of one million or more receive a property tax abatement equal to one-half the cost of installing a check valve device to prevent sewage backflow, up to $2,000.
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Not-for-profit entities owning buildings or dwellings in cities with populations of one million or more receive an abatement of water and sewer charges equal to one-half the installation cost, up to $2,000.
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The New York City Department of Environmental Protection must promulgate rules and regulations to implement the act, including identifying appropriate check valve systems.
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The act takes effect 180 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "sewage flooding prevention act"; authorizes certain homeowners and not-for-profit agencies in New York City to receive an abatement of real property taxes up to two thousand dollars for the cost of installing sewer improvement check valve devices on certain dwellings; directs the New York City department of environmental protection to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations.
Last Action
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1/3/2024