NY A07917

Requires municipalities to obtain state legislative authorization before selling, leasing, discontinuing, or changing the use of municipal parkland

Mandates replacement parkland of equal or greater acreage, fair market value, and recreational usefulness before alienation can take effect, with exceptions for utility easements and park-related facility leases

Establishes a certification process through the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, which must review applications within 90 days and verify compliance with replacement requirements

Requires municipalities to file annual compliance reports with the office after receiving alienation authorization, with enforcement actions possible if conditions are not met within three years

Authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief against municipalities that alienate parkland without proper authorization, certification, or compliance, including compelling restoration or payment of fair market value