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- Referred to environmental conservation
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BILL NUMBER:A11118
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to fees for licenses for disabled persons injured in the course of World Trade Center rescue activity or cleanup operations
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation would provide for free life time hunting and fishing licenses to individuals who are disabled as a result of their work done at the Ground Zero site.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one amends section 11-0715 of the environmental conservation law by adding a new paragraph seven that permits a state resident who is otherwise entitled to exercise the priv- ileges of any license to which this section applies, and who has a disa- bility occurring as a result of World Trade Center rescue activity or cleanup operations, shall be entitled to receive such license free of cost.
Section two provides the effective date.
Justification
The tragic events of September 11th left an indelible scar on the country. However to the chagrin of those who would have us cower in terror, brave and selfless New Yorkers set to work rescuing those still trapped and began the process of moving forward. Now years removed from that horrific day the site of Ground Zero is being rebuilt and for most of us our lives have returned to normal, unfortunately those who worked so admirably in our darkest hour have seen their health deteriorate. We can never forget the Herculean effort of our fellow New Yorkers so to honor their sacrifice and help them to recover as much health and tranquility they can it seems only fair that they be given unfettered access to the entire wild splendor that the state has to offer,
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
Unknown at this time.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become law.
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