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NY S09053
Bill
Status
4/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Amends chapter 696 of the laws of 1887 to exempt "other than for-profit" community gardens located in New York City from paying for water usage and supply.
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Changes terminology from "non-profit" to "other than for-profit" community gardens and requires gardens to be licensed by or registered with the city's department of parks and recreation.
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Extends existing water exemptions granted to hospitals, orphan asylums, charitable institutions, religious organizations, and educational facilities to include qualifying community gardens.
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Allows the mayor to issue an executive order removing water exemptions only for institutions and organizations eligible to receive reimbursement from federal, state, or city government for water payments.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Exempts certain other than for-profit community gardens from payment for water usage and supply; exempts non-profit community gardens located on property in the city of New York and licensed by or registered with such city's department of parks and recreation from payment for water usage and supply.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A9919
6/5/2024