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NY S08366
Bill
Status
11/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sean Ryan
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 560 of the 1998 laws to establish that state not-for-profit corporation law provisions apply to crematoriums operated by funeral entities in the town of Tonawanda that have been subject to a Department of Environmental Conservation consent order.
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Exempts crematoriums and funeral entities from the act's provisions if they operated prior to January 1, 1998, or filed an application with the cemetery board before that date.
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Repeals Subdivision 2 of Section 14 of Chapter 560 of the 1998 laws.
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law.
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Cites public health and safety concerns in the town of Tonawanda related to air pollution from aging and failing crematorium equipment as justification for the legislation.
Legislative Description
Relates to the application of provisions of the not-for-profit corporation law and other laws to certain crematoriums located in the town of Tonawanda; provides that provisions of this chapter will apply to a crematory or crematorium operated by a funeral entity in the town of Tonawanda that has been subject to a consent order issued by the department of environmental conservation.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.513
11/22/2024