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- Referred to consumer affairs and protection
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Requires motor vehicle carriers to be identified in English
In Senate Committee · Consumer Protection · Sponsor Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
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BILL NUMBER:A11146
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring motor vehicle carriers to be identified in English
Purpose
From a safety standpoint, to allow the public to properly identify a business and call in an emergency if the business is believed to warrant some form of illegal activity. From an economic standpoint, to create greater awareness amongst the public of a businesses' services and the potential to that business of increased business activity.
Summary of provisions
New section 390-d is amended in to the General Business law.
Existing law
There is no current law that states the English language must be featured on all motor vehicle carriers.
Justification
Some portions in New York state are largely tailored to a secondary language. In the event of a service or incident, it is difficult for some to determine the contact information of that business entity if that person is not familiar with the secondary language. This legislation assumes all motor vehicle carriers to identify in addition to their native language an English interpretation of their business with legible contact information. In addition, it is perceived business activity will grow in volume as the public is more aware of that busi- nesses' services. For both safety and economic reasons, this legislation is essential.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
Nominal costs are expected for motor vehicle carriers to comply with the legislative intent of this bill.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
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