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NY S02725
Bill
Status
1/24/2023
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
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Creates a new "airport air strike hazard permit" allowing designated airport wildlife hazard specialists to take wildlife at airports when wildlife becomes a nuisance, destructive, or threatens public health or welfare.
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Requires airport wildlife hazard specialists to meet department-established criteria including minimum marksmanship qualifications, liability insurance coverage, and reporting requirements.
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Authorizes airport specialists with permits to use salt licks, entice deer, and carry loaded firearms in motor vehicles near airports—activities otherwise prohibited under state environmental conservation law.
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Requires airport air strike hazard permit applications to include wildlife management plans, geographic descriptions, specialist lists, and consultation details with local law enforcement.
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authority for the department to adopt necessary rules and regulations for implementation.
Legislative Description
Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to issue airport air strike hazard permits when the department finds that wildlife has become a nuisance, destructive to public or private property or a threat to public health or welfare.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
5/21/2024