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NY S05181
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2023
Primary Sponsor
Peter Harckham
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Grants the Attorney General enforcement authority and jurisdiction to enforce the prohibition under powers granted by section 63 of the Executive Law.
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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
Full Bill Text
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