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NY S03575
Bill
Status
2/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
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Amends Environmental Conservation Law Section 70-0115 to require the Department of Environmental Conservation to deny or suspend permits if the applicant, permittee, or their directors, officers, or senior management have been convicted of fraud, bribery, perjury, or offenses against public administration.
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Requires the criminal offense to be related to, involve, or arise from the permit being issued or any previous permit issued to the applicant or permittee.
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Mandates the Department provide a hearing or opportunity to be heard and issue a written determination before denying or suspending a permit under this provision.
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Allows the Department to issue or maintain a permit despite qualifying criminal convictions if it determines the permit is in the public interest or necessary for public health and safety.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that the department of environmental conservation shall deny or suspend any permit issued by the department if the applicant or the permittee or any of its directors, officers or senior management have been convicted of a criminal offense involving fraud, bribery, perjury, an offense against public administration as that term is used in article one hundred ninety-five of the penal law, or conspiracy to commit any such offense.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/7/2024