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NY S05181

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2023

Primary Sponsor

Peter Harckham

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds section 17-0513 to Environmental Conservation Law prohibiting any person or entity from directly or indirectly discharging radiological agents into New York state waters.

  • Establishes escalating civil penalties: $25,000 per day for a first violation, $50,000 per day for a second violation, and $150,000 per day for each subsequent violation.

  • Grants the Attorney General enforcement authority and jurisdiction to enforce the prohibition under powers granted by section 63 of the Executive Law.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Prohibits the discharge of any radiological agent into the waters of the state.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation2/24/2023

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