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- Committed to rules
- Amended on third reading 2807a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.338
- Referred to local government
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Authorizes the county of Rockland to establish a surcharge on wireless communications
In Senate Committee · Rules
Authorizes the county of Rockland to establish a surcharge on wireless communications
In Senate Committee · Rules
Authorizes the county of Rockland to establish a surcharge on wireless communications
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Kenneth Zebrowski
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Title of bill
An act to amend the county law, in relation to authorizing the county of Rockland to establish a surcharge on wireless communications
Purpose
Authorizes the county of Rockland to establish a thirty cent surcharge on wireless communication service.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends the county law by adding a new section 308-w as it relates to the establishment of wireless surcharges for the county of Rockland.
Paragraph 2 relates to providing written notice forty five days prior to the imposition of the surcharge.
Paragraph 3 relates to the wireless communication service supplier obligations.
Paragraph 4 of the bill is amended as it relates surcharge monies shall only be expendable for eligible wireless 911 service costs.
Justification
This legislation will assist Rockland County in paying for costs associated with establishing and maintaining an enhanced emergency telephone service system. This bill has been introduced at the request of the Rockland County Legislature and County Executive.
Legislative history
2009 - New Bill
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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